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Celtics forward Grant Williams suspended one game for making contact with ref after foul

NBA: Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls Oct 24, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (12) reacts after being thrown out for getting his second technical foul of the game against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports - 19295206

Grant Williams was suspended by the NBA league office Wednesday for his actions after picking up a foul during the Celtics’ Monday night loss to the Chicago Bulls.

At the nine-minute mark of the fourth quarter, Williams tried to take a charge against Chicago’s Nikola Vucevic. After being booked for a blocking foul, Willaims jumped and started to run to the sideline, appearing to make incidental contact with official Cheryl Flores.

Williams was assessed a technical foul and ejection.

Williams finished the night with three rebounds and shot 0-of-3 from the field in 18 minutes. The 23-year-old has averaged 9.5 points and 4.3 rebounds so far this season, his fourth with the Celtics.

The Celtics’ 120-102 loss was the team’s first of the season.

Williams’ suspension will be served during the team’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.

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