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The Boston Block Party
Date: May 19, 2022
Good luck getting up a shot against Robert Williams III. He swatted away this attempt by Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker in Game 2 of the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals, one of 12 blocks Williams recorded in the playoff series. That season, Williams stepped up his defense and made the All-Defensive Team for the first time in his career. He also finished second in the NBA for blocked shots, averaging 2.2 per game. Marcus Smart commented on Williams’ defensive prowess during the 2022 NBA Finals. “He’s been doing that for us all year. That’s why our defense is where it’s at,” Smart said. “He just continues to get better with each and every game.”
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