【2021/5/23】
Celtics 93 [Loss] 104 Nets
★Robert Williams III｜11 points, 9 rebounds, 9 blocks
Robert Williams III is the most defensive player of the Celtics. In the first game of the playoffs, he faced the Nets with the Big Three. He could help the team from both inside and outside defense. Almost no one could attack or defend inside. Take advantage of him, regardless of whether he is attacking the shooter or defending alone.James HardenandKevin Durant, not only can at least interfere, but can also directly block Harden's fadeaway jumper, which can be said to be the biggest highlight of the Celtics' first game. Among them, 9 blocks in a single game broke the Celtics' playoff team record.
According to NBA officials, Williams became the seventh player in history to score at least 10 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 blocks in the playoffs. The previous 6 players were Hakeem Olajuwon, Tim Duncan, Dwight Howard, Alonzo Mourning, Andrew Bynum, Derrick Coleman is also the only player in history to block 9 blocks in a single game in the playoffs while playing less than 25 minutes.
Although there are not many scoring methods on offense, the many supplements and alley-oops really helped the team. It’s a pity that the two Celtics starsJayson TatumandKemba WalkerToday's shooting percentage was poor, and the first game of the playoffs was ultimately lost to the Nets, who played stably from the Big Three.
The Celtics drafted Robert Williams III with the 27th overall pick in the first round of 2018. At that time, Robert Williams III was rumored to have off-court disciplinary issues and a knee injury, but his 7-foot-6 wingspan and top-notch athletic ability made the game better. Ertic decided to take a gamble.
Robert Williams III averaged 18.9 minutes per game during the regular season this season, scoring 8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks. If it were a per36 block, he would already be the leader in blocks 3.3 times. In addition to the rim protection in the penalty area, Robert Williams III's running and lateral assisting defense are also the main energy that maintains the Celtics' defense. They will also be the functional players that the Celtics rely on in this year's playoffs.
