“From the Sidelines to the Record Books: How Robert Williams Shockingly Redefined NBA Greatness in One Game!”
In a stunning display of skill and determination, Robert Williams—a name synonymous with excitement during his tenure with the Boston Celtics—made headlines once again. Just a week after shaking off the cobwebs from his offseason knee surgery, the former Celtics big man turned in an electrifying performance for the Portland Trail Blazers. If you’re a Celtics fan feeling a bit down after Boston’s recent NBA Cup loss to the Atlanta Hawks, get ready for a dose of nostalgia with Williams’ incredible highlights from Tuesday night’s game. With an impressive stat line of 19 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 blocks on an astonishing 90% shooting, Williams etched his name into NBA history as only the second player ever to achieve such a feat—an honor shared with the legendary James Worthy. Fans are eager to see if this marks a turning point for the ‘Time Lord’ in his quest for durability and success. As we dive into the specifics of his performance and what it might mean for his future, let’s revel in the joy of seeing Robert Williams shine once more! LEARN MORE.
— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 13, 2024The former Celtics big man missed the Portland Trail Blazers’ first nine games while recovering from offseason knee surgery but returned to the court last Friday, recording 13 points on 4 of 5 shooting in his 2024-25 season debut.Ex-Celtic Robert Williams makes NBA history with wild stat line originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonThe first bench player with a 15/3s/3b game on 90 FG% since James Worthy in 1983. https://t.co/EkEo16iasNCeltics fans remember this version of “Time Lord” well; the C’s first-round pick in 2018 (27th overall) blossomed into a dynamic rim-runner in Boston and played a key role in the team’s run to the 2022 NBA Finals. He averaged a near double-double (10 points and 9.6 rebounds per game) during the 2021-22 season while earning Second Team All-Defense honors.The seventh-year big man racked up 19 points on 9 of 10 shooting while adding nine rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks in 25 minutes off the bench to help Portland upset the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA Cup play.
Williams was at his high-flying best on Tuesday night, throwing down thunderous dunks off lob passes while protecting the rim with multiple blocks. (Check out full game highlights here.)ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB ROB LOB pic.twitter.com/mpeC06oeEfIf you’re a Celtics fan looking for a pick-me-up after Boston’s stunning NBA Cup loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, we have three words for you: Robert Williams highlights.19 PTS
9 REB (team-high)
3 STL (team-high)
3 BLK (team-high)
9-10 FG (team-high)
Unfortunately, injuries have been Williams’ Achilles heel. That 2021-22 season was the only time he played more than 60 games in one campaign, and he appeared in just six games for the Blazers last season before suffering a season-ending knee injury.
According to Basketball Reference’s Stathead, Williams is just the second player in NBA history to record at least 15 points, three blocks and three steals in a game while shooting at least 90 percent from the floor. The other? Hall of Famer James Worthy in 1983.Williams may not be long for Portland; he has a very tradeable contract (four years, million) and could draw interest from NBA contenders ahead of the February trade deadline if he can stay healthy. Wherever Williams ends up, though, here’s hoping injury luck is on his side so we can witness more highlights like the ones he delivered Tuesday night.
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) November 13, 2024Robert Williams tonight:On Tuesday night, however, Williams delivered one of the most impressive stat lines of his NBA career to date.
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