BOSTON — Robert Williams III was dribbling toward Jayson Tatum when he quickly stunned the Raptors by hooking a pass over his shoulder. Sam Hauser — “Tax Man” according to Williams III — caught the ball cutting back door on O.G. Anunoby, wide open for one of Williams III’s two assists in the win.
The slick pass was part of a growing confidence from Williams and more so, his teammates and coaching staff, that he can do more heading into the playoffs.
That side of Williams’ game had noticeably ramped down since his return from a second knee surgery in one year.