After one of the most impressive in-season comebacks in the history of the modern NBA and an apparent leap to contender status for the 2022 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics had the great misfortune of having one of their most important players get hurt.
Starting Boston big man Robert Williams III will miss a substantial amount of time with a torn meniscus that needs surgery.
Are the Celtics still contenders with Williams sidelined? Does it depend on how long he’s out?
Watch the video embedded above to hear the opinions of ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Kendrick Perkins on “NBA Today” as they break down Boston’s postseason outlook in light of the current situation.
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