"He is a great poised guard," Sloan said. "I feel very comfortable with the basketball in his hands and the decisions he makes. For a younger player, I think he's done a terrific job."

Williams looked like he'd gone a full 10 rounds after Friday's game with a couple of welts and a big pack of ice wrapped around his wrist. He was hurt when he went down hard after getting hit by Laker big man Ronny Turiaf in the second quarter.

"It definitely affected me. One time I missed a shot and slapped my hands together, which was not very bright," Williams said. "I just landed it on it wrong. X-rays are negative, so I'm good to go."

So, too, now are the Jazz after handing the Lakers their first playoff loss.

"It just gives us a lot of confidence. We got that first one. Now we know we can beat this team," Williams said. "We felt all along we could beat this team, now we know and we've just got to put together another solid victory the next game."

That could happen Sunday afternoon — if he and the Jazz keep on clicking.

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