Celtics' Robert Williams III was throwing up throughout decisive Game 7 due to stomach bug: report

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The Boston Celtics were wiped out in Game 7 on their home court by the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals Monday night, and while there were many reasons why, one of them came to light after the 103-84 blowout. 

Celtics center Robert Williams III, a key player off the bench for Boston, was reportedly dealing with a stomach virus that kept making him vomit during the win-or-go-home matchup. 

"Robert Williams was throwing up during the game," Stadium’s Shams Charania said during "Inside the Association." "He only played 14 minutes last night. He was coming in and coming out of the game. 

"When he came out, he was throwing up. He was dealing with a stomach virus, a stomach bug that he played through. He was sick yesterday, he was sick going into today.

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Robert Williams III of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center Jan. 14, 2022, in Philadelphia.  (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

"That’s a guy the Celtics have depended on a lot over the course of the last couple years."

Williams is a rebounding machine off the bench and has been used in a starting role over the years, including all 61 games he played during the 2021-22 season. He averaged 9.6 rebounds per game last season, 8.3 per contest this year. 

Despite playing just 14 minutes for the Celtics, Williams went 4 of 5 from the field for eight points with six rebounds and one assist. 

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But Williams’ health problems weren't the decisive factor for Boston not winning Game 7. The Celtics