“Grant Williams revenge game” – Celtics fans in stitches as Hornets match up 6’6″ forward as center against 7’2″ Kristaps Porzingis

The Charlotte Hornets are facing a significant player shortage in their game against the Boston Celtics tonight, as several players are listed as injured. To compensate, the Hornets have turned to Grant Williams to fill the center position and play against his former team, which includes Kristaps Porzingis.

In the NBA, there is a trend towards positionless basketball, leading to the success of many undersized big men. A prime example of this is Draymond Green, who stands at 6 ft. 6 but still manages to hold his own on both offense and defense.

Having Williams on the team is still a valuable asset for the Hornets, as he is able to play both forward positions and can also fill in as a center when needed. This adds an interesting dynamic to tonight’s game, as he will be facing off against Porzingis, who stands at an imposing 7 feet and 2 inches.

After finding out that the ex-Dallas Mavericks forward would be transitioning to the center position, fans wasted no time in expressing their thoughts. Here are a few of the reactions from fans regarding the Hornet’s choices for their roster.

“Grant Williams Revenge game,”one fan posted.

There are a handful of fans who believe that Porzingis will have a simple matchup.

The Hornets’ injury report for their game against Boston includes five players. Three of these players will be out for the season, while the remaining two are the team’s rotational centers.

Assessing Williams’ Debut Against the Celtics

Williams was moved from the Celtics to the Mavericks last summer through a sign-and-trade deal. He was initially anticipated to be a significant asset for the Mavs, but after 47 games, he was then traded to the Hornets. During his time with Dallas, he had the opportunity to face off against his former team.

On January 22, the Mavericks faced off against an Eastern Conference team in a regular season game. Fans had high expectations for Williams, but he disappointed by only scoring two points. However, he did manage to contribute three rebounds and two assists before the game ended.

Despite going 1-5 and missing all of his three-point attempts, Williams is determined to improve upon his 20% shooting from the field in tonight’s game. However, his task may be challenging as he will be tasked with guarding the Latvian center.

How to watch the Hornets vs Celtics game

Fans can choose to watch the game between Charlotte and Boston on local TV channels such as Bally Sports SE-CHA and NBC Sports Boston. Alternatively, they can opt for live streaming through the NBA League Pass.