Celtics Starter's Status in Question for Game 4 vs. Sixers

Friday night in Philadelphia, the Celtics earned a 114-102 win over the Sixers, taking a 2-1 series lead and regaining home-court advantage.

But with this best-of-seven battle between rivals placing a premium on physicality, Robert Williams expressed Saturday about Game 4, "We expect to leave out the game with more scars than yesterday."

The Time Lord took one of those scars after a hard fall when he saved a long rebound, extending a fourth-quarter possession. The former Texas A&M Aggie crashed into Boston's bench, resulting in a right forearm contusion.

Robert Williams heads to locker room. Seemed to grab at his right arm after the hustle play. pic.twitter.com/NTCJnxGH8h
— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) May 6, 2023

Williams temporarily went to the locker room, and while he didn't return after that, the Celtics said he was available to do so. Fortunately, as Boston prepares for Game 4, his name's nowhere to be found on its injury report.

Unfortunately for the visitors, Marcus Smart's name's present on that list. The Celtics' starting point guard is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup due to a left ankle sprain.

Game 4 between Boston and Philadelphia is Sunday at Wells Fargo Center; tip-off is at 3:30 p.m. EST. Inside The Celtics will have content related to the matchup, including whether Smart's in or out of the lineup, before, during, and afterward. And follow @BobbyKrivitsky on Twitter for updates and analysis from pregame to post.

Update: Marcus Smart is available for Game 4, per the Celtics.

Further Reading

Robert Williams and Grant Williams Provide Injury Updates a Day After Celtics' Game 3 Win vs. Sixers

Joe Mazzulla Sheds Light on Keys to Celtics' Defense Stifling Sixers in Game 3 Win

Here's What Stood Out in Celtics' Game 4 Win vs. Sixers: Boston Shows Its Championship-Mettle, Takes 2-1 Series Lead

Joe Mazzulla Shares His Perspective on Balancing What's Working with Need for Adjustments

Celtics Head to Philadelphia Intent on Proving Themselves: 'It Doesn't Mean Anything if There's No Carryover'

Celtics Praise Jaylen Brown for Setting Tone in Game 2 Win vs. Sixers: 'It's as Good of a Game as I've Ever Seen Him Play'

Here's What Stood Out in Celtics' Game 2 Win vs. Sixers: Renewed Defensive Commitment, Three-Point Barrage Even the Series

Film Room: Recalibrating Celtics' Defense for Game 2 Against Sixers

Celtics Address Letting Guard Down in Game 1 Loss to Sixers Team Missing Joel Embiid

Here's What Stood Out in Celtics' Game 1 Loss vs. Sixers: The Perplexing Defeats Have Become More Predictable