Boston Celtics star Grant Williams defended his actions during game two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, despite them spurring Jimmy Butler and Miami Heat on to victory.
The 24-year-old taunted the Miami Heat's Butler after scoring a three pointer in the fourth quarter of last night’s game at the TD Garden. The six-time All-Star responded by making a shot of his own and was fouled by Williams in the process. This prompted Butler to get in the face of Williams and the pair even touched forehands in a heated exchange.
Post game, Williams explained his part in the situation and insisted he would never back down from any challenge or confrontation on court with an explosive response. “Sure, you did 'poke the bear,' and how you're going to respond. [...] He made some tough shots," Williams told NBC Sports Boston. “It's a battle. I'm going to keep battling. He's gonna have to make every single tough shot the rest of the series because I'm not gonna turn and look otherwise. I respect him as a motherf****** player.”
