The 21-5 Boston Celtics, holders of the NBA’s best record, may have their chief rim-protector patrolling the paint as soon as this weekend.
After team shootaround Friday, Robert Williams met with the media and, according to the Boston Globes’ Adam Himmselsbach, seemed to imply he will be on the court for the team’s NBA Finals rematch against the Warriors on Saturday.
Rob Williams hinting now there’s a chance he could play vs Warriors.
— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) December 9, 2022
Celtics head coach Joe Mazulla also seemingly couldn’t hold a poker face when asked of Williams’ status.
Joe Mazzulla also couldn’t hold back a a smile when asked about Rob playing vs Warriors. Certainly sounds like if there are no setbacks he’ll be on the court against Golden State.
— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) December 9, 2022
Mazulla previously told media members that William’s return was looming on December 4.
Mazzulla just said Robert Williams is “pretty close to returning.” #Celtics #Nets
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) December 4, 2022
Williams underwent an arthroscopic knee procedure on the same knee that caused the 25-year-old center to miss portions of the Celtics’ playoff run and the final weeks of the regular season.
On March 30 Williams underwent a partial left knee meniscectomy after tearing the meniscus in his left knee.
Williams, averaged 10 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in a career-high 61 games for Boston last season.
The Celtics and Warriors will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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