After logging a few impactful minutes in Game 1 against New Orleans, Oklahoma City's backup center may have earned more playing time in Wednesday night's matchup.
Jaylin Williams During the minutes he did play, however, Williams made a big impact for the Thunder , knocking down two 3-pointers and playing solid defense on Pelicans big manIn just six minutes and 46 seconds, Williams tallied six points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal, making the most of his time on the floor.
Oklahoma City's second-year big man also showed his competitive side when playing against Valanciunas, looking directly at New Orleans' center after nailing a triple from the corner in the final frame. Additionally, the former second-round pick did not back down when Valanciunas tried to play physical on offense and wasn't afraid to mix it up with the Pelicans' big man when heading back down the court.
Williams' short time on the court in his first career playoff game was a solid glimpse at what OKC's backup center provides for his team. The Fort Smith, AR, product is a solid shooter and defender for his size with very strong passing ability.had a good outing in his playoff debut, he does lack the same strength that Williams can provide against a big-bodied center like Valanciunas.
That's not to say that Holmgren should see less time on the floor, but letting Williams battle Valanciunas on the block could give Oklahoma City another good option off the bench to defend the 265-pound center. In the regular season, Williams averaged four points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game in 13 minutes per game. After a solid showing in his first career playoff game, however, the second-year player may have proven that he deserves a few more minutes on the court as one of the Thunder's backup centers in Game 2.
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