Robert Williams III Stays Off Portland's Injury Report Entering Season
Robert Williams III enters his second season with the Trail Blazers healthy, cleared after a pair of Day-To-Day rest designations this month. Last season he played 59 games off the bench, posting modest counting stats but elite efficiency. He logged solid minutes in Portland's two preseason wins over Sacramento and Golden State.
By the Trail Blazers Nightly Desk · updated 3 d ago01The story of the nightEfficiency Over VolumeWilliams was never asked to score last season, and the numbers show it: 6.7 points and 7.0 rebounds in 17.1 minutes…
Williams was never asked to score last season, and the numbers show it: 6.7 points and 7.0 rebounds in 17.1 minutes across 59 games. What stands out is how he did it. He shot 70.8 percent from the field, 59.6 percent from the line, and posted a 72.2 true shooting mark, all elite marks at his usage rate of 12.9 percent. Add 1.5 blocks and a plus-minus of 1.2, and the picture is a low-usage big who protects the rim and doesn't waste touches.
02Clean Health Report EarlyWilliams has been in and out of the injury report twice in October, both times listed Day-To-Day for rest before…
Williams has been in and out of the injury report twice in October, both times listed Day-To-Day for rest before being cleared days later, on October 12 and October 17. He's not on the report now. In Portland's two preseason wins, he played 16.0 minutes against Sacramento with 9 points and 8 rebounds, and 13.6 minutes against Golden State with 8 points and 5 rebounds, both plus-minus numbers in double digits.
Williams III6.7 ppg
Kornet6.5 ppg
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