Between the winter weather and the NBA All-Star break being in sight, this time of year is a doldrums of sorts in the Association. Teams could use a spark. That made Amari Williams's opportunity with the Boston Celtics ideally timed.
What prompted the rookie's chance with the parent club was the hit the team took to its most vulnerable position. Neemias Queta and Luka Garza have been on recent injury reports with non-COVID illnesses. The former missed Boston's 117-106 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The latter did not play in their 102-94 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.