Boston Celtics rookie big man Robert Williams suffered a groin strain while battling Joel Embiid on Christmas Day. He's been out of commission the last couple games (vs. Houston & Memphis) and will again miss today's matchup vs. the San Antonio Spurs.
According to Celtics head clipboard man, Brad Stevens, Williams will "...be out for a little bit. Hopefully not too long, probably day-to-day after this trip."
Word around the Boston campfire is he should be back in the lineup January 7th, in time to make the Brooklyn Nets players think twice before entering the paint -- or what I like to call "The Lord's Lair.