NBA playoffs: Grant Williams scores nine points for Boston

Former Vol Grant Williams scores nine points in postseason start for Boston.

Grant Williams started and played 25 minutes for Boston in its 116-108 victory over No. 3 Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum.

No. 2 seed Boston has tied the Eastern Conference semifinals, 2-2.

Williams recorded nine points and four rebounds for the Celtics in his first postseason start.

Williams was 3-for-9 from the floor against the Bucks. He was 1-for-5 from beyond the 3-point arc and 2-for-2 from the free throw line.

The Eastern Conference semifinals series resumes with game No. 5 in Boston Wednesday.

Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. EDT at TD Garden. TNT will televise the contest.

Williams was a first round draft pick by the Celtics in 2019.

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