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February 28, 2026
Leads team in Friday's loss
Williams finished with 16 points (5-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds and four assists across 26 minutes during Friday's 124-105 loss to the Grizzlies.
Analysis
Getting the start in place of Cooper Flagg (foot), Williams led the Mavericks in scoring while setting a new season high in boards. The fourth-year guard has scored at least 13 points in 12 of his last 13 games (two starts) dating back to Jan. 22, averaging 15.6 points, 4.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 0.8 threes over that stretch while shooting 54.4 percent from the floor.
February 28, 2026
Starting Friday
Williams will start against the Grizzlies on Friday.
Analysis
With the Mavericks shorthanded in the second leg of this back-to-back set, Williams will get the starting nod for the second time this month. As a starter this season (12 games), the 26-year-old guard has averaged 14.5 points, 5.4 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 26.8 minutes per contest.
February 25, 2026
Notches double-double vs. Nets
Williams provided 19 points (9-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound, 10 assists and two blocks across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 123-114 win over the Nets.
Analysis
Williams delivered his first double-double of the season and the third of his career. In 53 career games with at least 10 field-goal attempts, Williams' 81.8 percent shooting from the field on Tuesday against the Nets was his most efficient. The 26-year-old guard is averaging 14.5 points, 5.7 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 0.8 steals over 23.3 minutes per contest through six games in February.
February 23, 2026
Adds to efficient stretch
Williams finished Sunday's 134-130 victory over the Pacers with 15 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-8 FT), one rebound, seven assists, one block and two steals over 22 minutes.
Analysis
Williams continues to act as a spark plug off the bench for the Mavericks. Over his last five appearances, Williams is averaging 13.6 points, 4.8 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 22.2 minutes per game while shooting 51.1 percent from the floor.