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March 4, 2026
Double-doubles off bench in win
Williams supplied 17 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 16 rebounds, six assists and one steal across 33 minutes in Tuesday's 116-108 win over the Bulls.
Analysis
With Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) sidelined for the front end of this back-to-back set, Williams saw a significant uptick in minutes off the bench. The 23-year-old big man made the most of his increased playing time, grabbing a game- and season-high 16 rebounds en route to his fourth double-double of the campaign. He also tied his season high in assists, dishing out a team-high six dimes.
February 28, 2026
Sliding to bench Friday
Williams won't start against Denver on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Analysis
With Chet Holmgren (back) and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) back in the lineup, Williams will retreat to the bench. Over nine appearances with the second unit this month, the big man has averaged 7.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 18.9 minutes per contest.
February 26, 2026
Double-doubles in loss
Williams closed with 30 points (9-14 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 loss to Detroit.
Analysis
This was Williams' third double-double of the season and the seventh of his career, and he did a nice job asserting himself in the post. Williams finished with a career high in points, but he'll likely return to a reserve role Friday against the Nuggets with Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) and Chet Holmgren (back) expected back from their rest days.