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Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (ankle) has been cleared to play Wednesday against Brooklyn. He missed Saturday's big matchup against the Lakers with a sprained left ankle and was initially questionable for Wednesday's action, but Williams III isn't on the injury report anymore. The 25-year-old has been a starter in all of his last eight appearances, logging 30-plus minutes in both of his last two games, and his return is set to push Grant Williams back to the bench.
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (ankle) is questionable to play against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. Williams sat out Boston's last game with an ankle injury, but may return to the lineup against the Nets if he's recovered enough. With Williams sitting on Saturday, Grant Williams got the spot start and registered nine points and nine rebounds in 39 minutes.
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) was talking to reporters when he said that he's making "small improvements" but is still unsure when he's going to return to the court. As of right now, the ninth-year guard is considered day-to-day and the Celtics have more incentive to take it slow as the team remains at the top of the Eastern Conference. Since he's been out, Derrick White, Malcolm Brogdon, and even Payton Pritchard have filled in admirably.
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown was the team leading scorer in Saturday's classic matchup against the Lakers, shooting 13-for-23 from the field en route to 37 points. He tied the game late in regulation with a three-point play and scored 11 of the team's 20 points in overtime when the C's finally managed to put the Lakers away 125-121. Brown, who finished 2-for-9 from downtown, also had nine rebounds in the game with three assists, one steal and one block. At the midway point of the season, Brown is averaging a career-high 27.0 points per game with 7.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.1 steals. He can get hot in a hurry, and Brown looks well-placed to crush it again in the next matchup against Brooklyn where he had 34 points in his only previous appearances this season.
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (ankle) won't suit up for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The big man will sit this game out due to a sprained left ankle. His absence should mean Al Horford and Grant Williams will have increased roles. Also, Luke Kornet could play more, but is the worst option between the three. Fantasy managers should check to see if Grant W. is available because he has played well in the past when Boston is shorthanded.
