Boston held practice on Saturday and afterward, Ime Udoka and multiple players spoke to the media before facing the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 tomorrow afternoon and delivered some important injury updates that will have major effects on the Celtics’ second-round series.
First and foremost, Udoka discussed Robert Williams, who returned from a torn meniscus in Game 3 of Boston’s first-round matchup against the Nets. He said that Williams has been working harder than anyone else in order to get back into tip-top shape:
He’s been doing more than the other guys, with that time that he missed. But we had a good hard one on Thursday, so he got a good amount of scrimmaging in there, but he’s getting some extra work as well.
Williams appeared in Games 3 and 4 in the first round, logging 15.5 minutes per game on a minutes restriction. He averaged 2.5 points and 3.5 rebounds coming off the bench with Daniel Theis remained in the starting lineup upon his initial return.
Udoka also provided an update on Jaylen Brown, who has been dealing with a hamstring issue. He said that Brown is “doing well” and that things are “pointing in the right direction.” Brown said that he’s “ready to roll” for Game 1. When asked about whether or not he’ll have any limitations, he stated that, while it’s important to be cautious, he should be good to go:
I’m good. I went through some tests this week, got some treatment. Should be ready to roll for tomorrow.
Anytime you’re dealing with a lingering injury you want to be more cautious and careful, but I think I’m okay.
The 25-year-old was essential to Boston’s success in Round 1, playing 38.8 minutes per contest, which ranked second on the Celtics to only Jayson Tatum. He averaged 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 2.5 steals while shooting 49.3 percent from the field and 21.1 percent from behind the three-point line.
Brown was particularly crucial in the fourth quarter, where he averaged 8.5…
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