Marcus Morris and Robert Williams downgraded to out vs Dallas

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsBoston Celtics forwards Marcus Morris and Robert Williams have been downgraded to out on Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks.

Morris injured his neck on Wednesday night in the Celtics win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Celtics forward exited the game during the fourth quarter and said during his postgame availability that his neck was sore, but he hoped it would feel better on Thursday. Morris was originally listed as questionable before being downgraded on Friday afternoon.

Williams was also listed as questionable with a strained left groin before being downgraded to out on Friday afternoon. This will be the Texas A&M product’s fifth absence in a row.

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