The wait is over! Maine Celtics return to Portland Expo

PORTLAND, Maine. - For the first time in over two weeks, the Maine Celtics are back playing basketball at the Portland Expo, where they'll look to get back on track against the Windy City Bulls.

WHERE TO WATCH: Friday's game will be broadcast live on Prime Video and on tape delay on NBC Sports Boston.

Friday's date with the Bulls is the final game for Maine during a difficult February stretch. Maine has gone 2-7 this month, and most recently lost in Long Island 116-109 on Wednesday. On assignment from Boston, Williams led Maine with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Two-Way player Max Shulga scored a team-high 24 points to go with six rebounds and three assists. Jalen Bridges and Kendall Brown each added 16 points, and Hayden Gray finished with 12 points and seven assists as all five Celtics starters scored in double figures. Keon Johnson provided 10 points off the bench in his first game played since December 12. Maine shot 46.3% (37-80) from the floor and 52.6% (20-38) from three. 

Maine will face Windy City twice this weekend in a series that could have serious playoff implications down the line. The Celtics are currently in 11th place with their 12-14 record. That's one game back of the ninth place Bulls (11-11). This season, the top eight teams in each conference will advance to the postseason. Maine has reached the playoffs in three consecutive seasons.

Windy City is coming off a 112-104 win over the Wisconsin Herd on February 24. The Bull's dynamic duo of Two-Way players Mac McClung and Yuki Kawamura and Mac McClung will be available to play at the Expo. In the win over Wisconsin, McClung and Kawamura combined for 64 points.

Just five home games remain at the Expo! Get your tickets to watch the Maine Celtics here.