The aftermath of the NBA 2022 Finals (Game 3) has seen plenty of unusual reactions from the players of both sides.
After struggling in the first two games of the series, Robert Williams' had an impressive Game 3 as the Boston Celtics took control of the series. Williams had eight points, ten rebounds, four blocks, and three steals. He became the only Celtics player in franchise history to have four blocks and three steals in a Finals game.
"We want to try to impose our will and our size in this series...when we get nights like this from him and Al it obviously pays dividends for us."
Head Coach Ime Udoka on the impact of Robert Williams III on defense. pic.twitter.com/BHlH8IbOfg
Williams' teammates were also full of praise for his performance. About Williams, Boston Celtics Coach Ime Udoka said, "We want to try to impose our will and size in this series. It pays dividends when we get nights like this from him and Al." On his Center's performance, Celtics guard and Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart said, "He's been doing that for us all year. That's why our defence is where it's at. He continues to get better with every game."
"He's been doing that for us all year. That's why our defense is where it's at... He just continues to get better with each and every game."
Marcus Smart on Robert Williams III's 4 BLK, 3 STL performance in Game 3. presented by 🏆 pic.twitter.com/dxNJqDBF2E
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"Rob when he's healthy and he's out there moving like him, he's one of the better defensive players in the league, so no surprise tonight."
Jaylen Brown has no doubt that Time Lord is one of the best defenders in the NBA. presented by pic.twitter.com/M1EvXsdUkM
Jaylen Brown called Williams one of the best defensive players in the league when he said, "Rob when he's healthy, and he's out there moving like him, he's one of the better defensive players in the league, so no surprise, tonight." Al Horford said, "Rob is a game-changer. We're very fortunate to have a guy like that who impacts winning in the way he does. Because it's beyond the numbers with him."
"Rob is really a game-changer, we're very fortunate to have a guy like that, that impacts winning in the way he does. Because it's beyond the numbers with him."
Al Horford had high praise for Rob Williams III after his Game 3 performance. pic.twitter.com/ocKbwygoDf
Golden State Superstar Stephen Curry also heaped praise on the Celtics Big Man, saying, "You got to be aware of where he is, cause that's what he does for them" when talking about Williams. Horford and Jayson Tatum also praised the Celtics' crowd, who saw their team in the Finals for the first time in 12 years.
"You got to be aware of where he is, cause that's what he does for them"
Stephen Curry on Robert Williams' defensive range and shot-blocking in Game 3. presented by pic.twitter.com/PdEMiL2O0z
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"The energy from our fans was just contagious... As soon as I saw that I said yeah it's going to be different tonight"
Al Horford on the energy in the TD Garden, and the poise displayed by the in Game 3. pic.twitter.com/zthgvZe3J2
Horford said, "The energy from our fans was just contagious. As soon as I saw that, I said, 'Yeah, it will be different tonight'." In comparison, Tatum said, "Happy to get a win in front of the crowd. They've been so great for us throughout the Playoffs. It was great to get a win for them, and we're going to need them on Friday as well."
Klay on the Boston crowd: “We’ve played in front of rude people before, dropping F bombs with children in the crowd. Real classy, good job Boston.” pic.twitter.com/X91akijmEE
— TheWarriorsTalk (@TheWarriorsTalk)Someone who wasn't as impressed with the Celtics crowd was Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson. In his post-game presser, Klay said the following about the Boston Crowd, "We've played in front of rude fans before. They're F-bombs with children in the crowd. Classy. Good job Boston."