There is continued optimism that Robert Williams will be cleared to return for the latter part of the Boston Celtics’ first round series against the Brooklyn Nets. Williams suffered a meniscus injury in March, which led to a minor procedure rather than a full repair.
“The possibility, I’m told, is very real that Robert Williams can return for this first round series against the Nets,” said Adrian Wojnarowski. “Game 6 would fall on one month from his left knee meniscus surgery back on March 30th. The thought from the very beginning, because of the nature of this meniscus injury, is that he could be back even within that one month timetable. He has continued to process. He has met all his benchmarks so far. There’s a real possibility for Boston [for Williams to return].”
Williams has been a key part of Boston’s NBA leading defense this season.