Robert Williams III is finally back in action for the Boston Celtics, and although his return coincided with a Celtics loss to the Orlando Magic, it was a big milestone on the season for Timelord and his team.
His first action of the year since undergoing a knee procedure in September, Williams contributed a few big dunks and some characteristically stellar defense Friday night. The Celtics big man finished the game with 7 points and 5 rebounds in 18 minutes of burn. He did run into foul trouble early but had a pretty promising return to the court all things considered.
After the game, Williams told reporters his focus was simply on feeling comfortable, especially after scoring his first basket.
“There was a lot of nerves before the beginning of the game,” Williams said. “It was just about getting a sense of confidence.”
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