Celtics on CLNS

Jayson Tatum finished the game with only nine points. He left the game in the third quarter after being poked in the eye by Kevin Durant. Brad Stevens commented on his status in his postgame press conference.

The Celtics now travel back to Boston for Games 3 and 4 of the series. Game 3 takes place this Friday, May 28th. Tip-off is set for 8:30 PM on TNT.

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Outside of the expected absence of Jaylen Brown, Boston has a clean injury report. Robert Williams is expected to be all systems go for this evening’s matchup. Brad Stevens spoke in his pregame press conference about the adjustments needed by Boston going into tonight’s matchup:

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Brad Stevens gave a health update on center Robert Williams. He said they are trying to keep him off his feet, but that he “should be ready to go tomorrow.”

It was recently announced that fans will be allowed back at near full capacity at TD Garden starting on May 29. That will be just in time for Game 4, a Boston home game.

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Boston put up a solid fight in the first half but ultimately crumbled in the final two quarters, losing 104-93. The real highlight of the game was big man Robert Williams. Williams set the franchise record for most blocks in a playoff game, recording nine on the night.

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Brad Stevens spoke in his pregame interview about tonight’s matchup. He talked about how important matchups will be in Game 1, and which guys on the Nets roster the Celtics have to worry about outside of the big three.

The Celtics and Nets square off at 8 PM tonight on ABC.

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According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, sources are saying that Williams is expected to play in Game One vs Brooklyn.

Multiple Celtics players spoke after the team’s practice today. Marcus Smart commented on odds being stacked against them in the upcoming series.

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Danny Ainge joined Toucher and Rich this morning for his weekly interview and gave an update on the possibility that more fans could be allowed at TD Garden. Although the state of Massachusetts recently stated that all remaining COVID restrictions will be lifted on May 29th, Ainge said that the team has not yet been given the go-ahead by the NBA to allow full capacity at TD Garden yet.

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Boston won two of three matchups vs Washington this season. Jayson Tatum spoke to the media after the Celtics’ shootaround this morning. He commented on the overall mentality of the team going into tonight’s game.

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Stevens said that Robert Williams will be a game-day decision tomorrow, but everyone else is ready to go. He was asked how the team can prepare for the challenges ahead with the Wizards game tomorrow night. The Celtics are 2-1 against the Wizards on the season, but all three games were close and hard-fought.

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The Celtics held out their top players, trotting out a starting lineup of Luke Kornet, Grant Williams, Semi Ojeleye, Romeo Langford, and Tremont Waters.

They will face off against the Wizards Tuesday night at 9 PM in the first game of the play-in tournament.

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