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How injuries around the NBA could affect the Celtics

Robert Williams isn’t the only key NBA player dealing with an injury during the playoffs.

Many others are in a similar position, and some have bleaker outcomes than Williams – who is expected to return either Saturday for Game 3 or Monday for Game 4.

Here’s a closer look at the injuries around the NBA and how they could potentially affect the Celtics.

Ben Simmons

Nets point guard Ben Simmons (back) said he’s pain-free, and it appears he could return either Saturday or Monday against the Celtics – with Monday’s Game 4 as the more likely outcome.