It’s official. Due to left knee soreness, Robert Williams will not participate in game 5 of the Boston Celtics’ pressure-filled series against the Milwaukee Bucks. Unfortunately, the Louisiana native was absent from Boston’s previous game, a 116-108 victory on Monday, May 9, with the same injury.
According to Ime Udoka, Williams is making solid progress with his recovery. However, he is still encountering some soreness, leading the team to take a cautious approach as they aim to have him back near full strength in the near future.
Luckily, the Celtics have proven they’re capable of remaining competitive in Williams’ absence, as the rim-protecting big man has been in and out of the team's postseason rotation due to a meniscus tear and now the inflammation and soreness of the knee.