Jaylin Williams showcased his talent during Sunday’s matchup, contributing 12 points on 4-of-9 shooting, including 4-of-9 from three-point range, alongside three rebounds, four assists, one block, and one steal in 23 minutes of play, as the team secured a commanding 137-106 victory over the Pelicans.
Williams earned his first start of the season due to the absence of key players, Chet Holmgren, who is sidelined with a back issue, and Jalen Williams, who is nursing a wrist injury. Seizing the opportunity, Jaylin not only reached double-digit scoring for the first time this season but also continued his trend of solid performance, recording exactly four assists for the third consecutive game. Furthermore, he has demonstrated his defensive capabilities by racking up at least one steal and one block in four straight games.
As a fourth-year center, Williams has the potential to become a valuable asset in fantasy basketball, especially if he continues to receive consistent court time. Over the past four games, he has averaged 6.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.8 three-pointers, 1.5 steals, and 1.0 blocks in just under 20 minutes per game. This impressive all-around performance highlights his broad skill set and suggests that an increase in playing time could further elevate his contributions to the team this season.