Celtics' Robert Williams remains out for Game 6 vs. Bucks

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Milwaukee Bucks' Grayson Allen passes around Boston Celtics' Robert Williams III and Al Horford during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

MILWAUKEE ā€“ Boston forward/center Robert Williams missed his third straight game with an injured left knee as the Celtics tried to keep their season alive Friday night in Game 6 against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Williams had been listed as questionable on the Celticsā€™ injury report. Celtics coach Ume Idoka said at the teamā€™s post-shootaround availability Friday that Williams hurt the knee during a collision with Milwaukeeā€™s Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 3.

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ā€œOnce the swelling went down, we found out he had a bone bruise,ā€ Udoka said Friday before the game. ā€œThereā€™s a high pain threshold there. It limits his movement when he bends a certain way.ā€

Udoka said he didnā€™t believe this was a long-term issue.

The Bucks lead the Celtics 3-2 in the Eastern Conference semifinal, with the winner set to face the Miami Heat. If needed, Game 7 would be Sunday in Boston.

Bucks forward Khris Middleton was out for a ninth consecutive game with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer didnā€™t offer any indication on whether the three-time All-Star might be available the next time Milwaukee plays after Friday.

ā€œHeā€™s doing well,ā€ Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said before the game. ā€œHeā€™s making progress. Weā€™re optimistic, but no new update.ā€

Referee Scott Foster was scratched from his assignment because of an illness not related to COVID-19. Eric Lewis and Ben Taylor, the other two scheduled officials, worked with Tre Maddox, with Nick Buchert the alternate.

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