Robert Williams III Might be Returning for the Game 4!! What to Expect

Boston Celtics starting center Robert Williams III is available to play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.

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Robert Williams III is out for the first game back in Boston because of persistent soreness in his left knee.

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Robert Williams III missed Game 3 as he's dealing with persistent soreness in his left knee.

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Boston, however, won't have guard Marcus Smart, who's dealing with a sprained ankle he suffered in Saturday's loss.

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Robert Williams III underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee and did not return until Game 3.

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His return lasted only five games, however, as he suffered a bone bruise in the same knee during Game 3.

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Williams III missed the final four games against the Bucks, but was finally cleared to play again for the Eastern Conference finals.

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Missing Robert Williams in Game 3 proved to be detrimental as the Celtics lost 109-103 to fall behind 2-1 in the series.

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Boston Celtics starting center Robert Williams III is available to play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.

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Robert Williams III is out for the first game back in Boston because of persistent soreness in his left knee.

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Robert Williams III missed Game 3 as he's dealing with persistent soreness in his left knee.

Robert Williams III Returning- Missed Game 3

Boston, however, won't have guard Marcus Smart, who's dealing with a sprained ankle he suffered in Saturday's loss.

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Robert Williams III underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee and did not return until Game 3.

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His return lasted only five games, however, as he suffered a bone bruise in the same knee during Game 3.

Robert Williams Returning- Bone Bruise

Williams III missed the final four games against the Bucks, but was finally cleared to play again for the Eastern Conference finals.

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Missing Robert Williams in Game 3 proved to be detrimental as the Celtics lost 109-103 to fall behind 2-1 in the series.

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