Celtics center Robert Williams III was sidelined for Games 4 through 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Bucks, but Boston was able to earn two wins in the big man's absence.
In Game 7, it appears that the Celtics will have hands on deck as there has been a positive update on Williams' status.
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Is Williams playing in Game 7? Here is what we know about his injury.
What is Robert Williams III's injury?
According to an official announcement on March 30, Williams underwent a partial left knee meniscectomy and was given a four- to six-week timetable to return.
After missing the remainder of the regular season and the first two games of the Celtics' first-round matchup with the Nets, Williams returned in Game 3 of the opening round.
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Williams played in five straight playoff games before he was ruled out of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with left knee soreness. A "little flare-up" kept Williams sidelined for Games 5 and 6 as well.
Will Robert Williams III play in Game 7 vs. Bucks
About 90 minutes prior to tip off, the Celtics announced that Williams will be available in Game 7 but will not start.
#NEBHInjuryReport update: Rob Williams is AVAILABLE, per coach Udoka. He’ll come off the bench.https://t.co/CEyUve9yeh
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 15, 2022
According to Celtics insider Keith Smith, Head coach Ime Udoka added that Williams is available to play "if needed," which suggests that the center is not guaranteed to see action during Game 7, though he will be in uniform.
Williams will not start and is available to play “if needed” per Ime Udoka. https://t.co/rsWWB2vDJi
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) May 15, 2022
Grant Williams has started in place of Robert Williams III.
Celtics vs. Bucks series schedule
Here is the full schedule for the second-round series between the Celtics and Bucks:
| Date | Game | Result | Time (ET) |
| May 1 | Game 1 | Bucks 101, Celtics 89 | — |
| May 3 | Game 2 | Celtics 109, Bucks 86 | — |
| May 7 | Game 3 | Bucks 103, Celtics 101 | — |
| May 9 | Game 4 | Celtics 116, Bucks 108 | — |
| May 11 | Game 5 | Bucks 110, Celtics 107 | — |
| May 13 | Game 6 | Celtics 108, Bucks 95 | — |
| May 15 | Game 7 | — | 3:30 p.m. |
