Warriors vs. Celtics lineups: Updated injury report, projected starters for NBA Finals Game 3

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Heading into Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, both teams are a bit banged up but overall, are healthy. The only exceptions are Warriors veteran Andre Igudoala and Celtics big man Robert Williams III.

Iguodala missed Game 2 with a right knee injury and on Tuesday, the Warriors listed him as questionable to play in Game 3. W

Willams on the other hand, has been dealing with a sore knee all postseason but has been able to play through the injury. He even played in Game 2 but didn't look that mobile at times. 

Similar to Iguodala, Williams was listed on Tuesday as questionable to play in Game 3.

Which players will be available for Game 3? Here are the latest injury reports and projected starting lineups for each team ahead of Wednesday night's contest.

Warriors vs. Celtics updated injury report

(Current as of 9:30 p.m. ET)

Warriors injury report

Player Current Status Reason
Andre Iguodala Questionable Right knee; inflammation
James Wiseman Out Right knee; injury management

Celtics injury report

Player Current Status Reason
Robert Williams III Questionable Left knee; soreness

Warriors vs. Celtics starters

Warriors

  • Stephen Curry, Guard
  • Klay Thompson, Guard
  • Andrew Wiggins, Forward
  • Draymond Green, Forward
  • Kevon Looney, Center

Celtics

  • Marcus Smart, Guard
  • Jaylen Brown, Guard
  • Jayson Tatum, Forward
  • Al Horford, Forward
  • Robert Williams III, Center
Warriors   Celtics
Andrew Wiggins F Jayson Tatum
Draymond Green F Al Horford
Kevon Looney C Robert Williams III
Klay Thompson G Jaylen Brown
Stephen Curry G Marcus Smart

What channel is Warriors vs. Celtics on?

  • Date: Wednesday, June 8
  • TV channel: ABC
  • Live streaming: Sling TV | Watch ESPN

Game 3 of the NBA Finals will air on ABC. Viewers can also stream Game 3 on Watch ESPN or Sling TV.

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Warriors vs. Celtics start time and location

  • Date: Wednesday, June 8
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
  • Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts

Game 3 of the NBA Finals will tip off around 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 8. The game will be played at the TD Garden in Boston.

Warriors vs. Celtics schedule, results

Date Game Time (ET) / Results TV channel
June 2 Game 1 Celtics 120, Warriors 108 ABC
June 5 Game 2 Warriors 107, Celtics 88 ABC
June 8 Game 3 9 p.m. ABC
June 10 Game 4 9 p.m. ABC
June 13 Game 5* 9 p.m. ABC
June 16 Game 6* 9 p.m. ABC
June 19 Game 7* 8 p.m. ABC

*If necessary

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