Celtics forward Grant Williams has been suspended one game following his ejection Monday, the NBA announced Wednesday afternoon.
He’ll sit out when the Celtics host the Cavaliers on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
A release from NBA Communications said Williams “recklessly” made contact and directed “inappropriate language” toward an official in the Celtics’ 120-102 loss to the Bulls. He won’t be paid while he’s suspended.
The incident occurred with 8:58 left in the fourth quarter. Here’s a look at the play:
Grant Williams will serve a one game suspension for "recklessly making contact with and directing inappropriate language toward a game official"
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