Robert Williams played 23 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers, accounting for 10 points (5-of-7 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), seven rebounds, three steals, and one blocked shot.
After not playing at all during the preseason, Williams looked sharp in a reserve role Wednesday night. He shot the ball well and was productive as a defender, outplaying starter Deandre Ayton by a considerable distance. Ayton was limited to 23 minutes by foul trouble, finishing with four points, 12 rebounds, one assist, three steals, and one blocked shot. The Time Lord still doesn’t lack fans among fantasy basketball players, and it isn’t difficult to envision a scenario in which he leaps past Ayton in the pecking order. For now, managers who have Williams rostered will have to settle for quality bench production.