Boston.com · Dec 16, 2020
Robert Williams, Javonte Green will start for Daniel Theis, Kemba Walker vs. 76ers
The Boston Celtics will be without Daniel Theis in addition to Tristan Thompson and Kemba Walker as they open their preseason slate against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday.
According to Brad Stevens, Robert Williams will start at center in place of Theis and Thompson — drawing the assignment of Sixers star center Joel Embiid.
“I’m really excited, honestly,” Williams told reporters via Zoom on Tuesday. “More so just to get on the court with my teammate and feel that good energy cheering for each other. However the rotations lay out, they lay out.”
Theis missed practice on Sunday and has been dealing with back issues for a few days.