Celtics big man Robert Williams sat out Friday’s practice due to a turf toe injury, Tim Bontemps of ESPN tweets. However, he’s expected to play in Game 1 against Brooklyn, sources told Shams Charania of Stadium (video link). Williams saw 14 minutes of action in the play-in victory over Washington.
We have more from the Atlantic Division:
- The Knicks will host a league-high 15,000 fans per game for their playoff contests against Atlanta, Marc Berman of the New York Post tweets. “This overwhelming response by Knicks fans — almost 90% of whom are vaccinated — should silence any doubters,” owner James Dolan said in a statement. “It’s time to start booking events and filling up our schedules.”
- Sixers owner Josh Harris is stepping down from his day-to-day role as managing director of Apollo Global Management, Derek Bodner of The Athletic tweets. He will remain on the company’s board and its executive committee.
- Derrick Rose is grateful that he’s been named a finalist for the Sixth Man award but the playoffs mean a lot more to him, Peter Botte of the New York Post writes. “It means something, but at the same time I’m just happy, I’m more happy with being in the playoffs, to be honest,” said Rose, an unrestricted free agent after the season. “Being in that category, being a finalist, that shows that when I came here, I guess I did my job.”
Who would ever doubt the Knicks filling 15 k after a 8 year hiatus?
Slow down JD, its going to take more time before even Knicks fans want you taking the microphone again. The shadows are your friend currently, let Thibs take the wheel for now
It’s cool he knows the exact percentage of how many Knick fans are vaccianted tho.
HIPAA is so 2019
This team is truly a reflection of NYC. They fought thru everything. Were never counted on to do anything. Yet they persevered as a unit. Which is what you do in a team sport. They followed Thibs and stuck together. And good things happened. What’s not to love about that. NY basketball is starving for a good story. Can’t get better than this. Nets can’t ev n sell out. 15,000 will sound louder than a full house. Normal is rooting for a Knicks team that has a chance. Freak the virus. Hawks should of shown some respect. Cause Knick fans know what’s up. I’m going to enjoy this. Randle has avg 37 against Hawks in 3 gms. McMillan should of kept his mouth shut. Game Time lols.
I’m as excited as you are brotha. Always enjoy reading your takes on the bockers. I haven’t been this excited for a playoff game since the late 90s. Go Ny go NY go!
Knicks are Flushing
Nets are Williamsburg
What are the Mets?
Flushing.
I’m glad Harris is stepping back.