Jaylin Williams helped the Oklahoma City Thunder secure a win against the New York Knicks on Friday, pulling down 10 rebounds. Williams exceeded his projection by grabbing an extra 10 rebounds and led his team in this category. The Thunder won the game with a score of 126-101.
What It Means
Williams’ performance against the Knicks marked a significant milestone as he reached double-digit rebounds for the first time this season. Prior to this game, he averaged just 3.1 rebounds per game. This season, he has finished in the top five at his position in rebounding in two out of ten games played, which is 20% of his games. Despite limited playing time due to missing several games, when Williams plays, the Thunder have been successful, boasting a record of 9-1.