PHILADELPHIA — Joe Mazzulla told Robert Williams III on Wednesday night he would start for the first time since March 3 next to Al Horford. He delivered the news the matchup needed — and that his players wanted to hear.
“I’ll tell you what,” Horford said. “I’m glad that Joe made that adjustment and we did it, because what a difference. It didn’t surprise me, I was happy that it happened, but we just know the impact that Rob has on the court. When Rob’s not in there, I feel like a lot falls on my shoulders, and when he’s out there, I know that he’s got my back and I can be a little more aggressive.