Two former University of Tennessee basketball players competed in the NBA Monday. Two others were inactive.
In Minnesota, Boston lost a 108-103 decision to the Timberwolves at Target Center.
In his return from health and safety protocols, Grant Williams came off the bench and played 28 minutes for the Celtics.
Williams, the 2019 first-round draft pick and two-time Southeastern Conference Player of the Year, had 15 points, six rebounds, one assist and one steal.
He was 4-for-7 from the floor, 3-for-5 from beyond the 3-point arc and 4-for-4 from the free throw line.
Josh Richardson was inactive for the Celtics as he remains in health and safety protocols.
In Los Angeles, the Clippers lost to Brooklyn, 124-108, at Crypto.com Arena.
Keon Johnson played 17 minutes for Los Angeles. He had 15 points, two rebounds and two assists.
Johnson was 6-for-14 from the floor, 2-for-3 from beyond the 3-point arc and 1-for-3 from the free throw line.
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