Four former University of Tennessee basketball players competed in the NBA Monday. Two others were inactive.
In Boston, the Celtics defeated Milwaukee, 117-103, at TD Garden.
Grant Williams came off the bench for Boston and played 29 minutes. He had 17 points, seven rebounds and one assist.
Williams was 5-for-7 from the field with all of his shots coming from beyond the 3-point arc. He was 2-for-2 from the free throw line.
Josh Richardson was inactive for the Celtics as he remains in the league’s health and safety protocols.
In Memphis, the Grizzlies defeated Philadelphia, 126-91, at FedEx Forum.
Tobias Harris started at forward for the 76ers. He played 25 minutes and had 12 points, two rebounds, two assists and one block.
Harris was 5-for-12 from the floor and 0-for-2 from beyond the 3-point arc.
Rookie Jaden Springer was inactive for the 76ers.
Yves Pons played seven minutes for Memphis. He had three points and two rebounds. Pons was 1-for-2 from the floor and 1-for-2 from beyond the 3-point arc.
In Los Angeles, the Clippers defeated Phoenix, 111-95, at Staples Center.
Rookie Keon Johnson scored two points in three minutes. He was 1-for-2 from the floor.
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