Joe Mazzulla reassures after Marcus Smart and Robert Williams' injuries

2023-01-22 05:45

Joe Mazzulla provides positive updates and says that Marcus Smart received negative X-rays on his sprained ankle, while Robert Williams' hyperextended knee is "nothing serious".

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Although the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to nine games by overcoming the Toronto Raptors 106-104 on Saturday, the team lost two players during the game due to injuries.

Marcus Smart sprained his right ankle and was helped off the court with 9.7 seconds left in the first half. He screamed in pain after the incident and did not return to the court.

For his part, Robert Williams III hyperextend his left knee and did not return for the second half. Each had two points.

Player of the Game
Jaylen  Brown
EFF
26
Jaylen Brown
Points 27
Accuracy 10-23
Rebounds 8
Assists 6

Boston coach Joe Mazzulla reassured after the game that both players are doing better than most fans could have thought of.

Smart's X-rays were negative and now is a matter of how he is able to cope with pain day-to-day, while Williams' knee is "nothing serious" and only sat the second half due to precautionary measures.

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