Hornets' Mark Williams: Healthy entering offseason
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During his exit interview Monday, Williams said he's feeling good and healthy entering the offseason, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Williams missed Sunday's regular-season finale to manage a left foot injury, though it was likely a precaution. His back was a much larger issue this season, though he told reporters that he noticed a positive difference in January when the Hornets eased his restrictions. He ended the regular season with 44 appearances, posting averages of 15.3 points on 60.4 percent shooting, 10.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 blocks in 26.6 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Sitting Sunday
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Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Boston.
Williams will miss Sunday's regular-season finale while he continues to manage a left foot injury, which opens the door for Moussa Diabate (illness), Jusuf Nurkic and Taj Gibson to see increased playing time. Williams will end his third season in Charlotte averaging 15.3 points on 60.4 percent shooting, 10.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 blocks in 26.6 minutes per game across 44 outings (41 starts).
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Double-double Friday
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Williams closed Friday's 130-94 loss to Boston with 10 points (5-12 FG), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 24 minutes.
Williams grabbed a game-high 12 boards Friday and came away with his 21st double-double of the season. He has averaged 13.7 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 blocks over 29.2 minutes per game over his last 10 outings. The third-year center will look to finish the regular season on a high note in Sunday's rematch against the Celtics.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Will play vs. Boston
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Williams (foot) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Celtics.
After missing Wednesday's game to manage his foot injury, Williams will be back on the floor Friday. The rising star has been playing at a high level over the last five games, averaging 16.4 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 70.8 percent from the field.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Williams (rest) will not play Wednesday against the Raptors.
Miles Bridges (hip) is also being held out for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Williams on the shelf, Jusuf Nurkic and Moussa Diabate will likely soak up the bulk of the center minutes Wednesday.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Returns with near double-double
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Williams chipped in 22 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Sunday's 131-117 loss to Chicago.
Williams returned Sunday after missing Friday's contest with a back injury, leading all Charlotte players in scoring and rebounds while finishing one board short of a double-double. Williams has surpassed the 20-point mark in 10 contests this season, pairing nine or more rebounds in all 10 outings. He secured his first game with 20 or more points since last doing so March 10.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Cleared to play Sunday
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Williams (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Williams has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up after missing Friday's 125-102 loss to the Kings. The big man has appeared in only 11 of Charlotte's last 16 games, but he's been productive when available, averaging 15.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.4 blocks and 0.8 steals in 28.5 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Questionable vs. Chicago
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Williams (back) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
After missing Friday's game against the Kings, Williams is in danger of missing a second straight game due to a back issue. If he cannot play against Chicago, the Hornets will likely turn to Jusuf Nurkic, Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Won't play against Sacramento
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Williams (back) is out for Friday's game versus the Kings.
Williams has been downgraded from probable all the way to out Friday due to muscle spasms in his back. Jusuf Nurkic, Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson are all candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Williams' next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Chicago.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Downgraded to questionable
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Williams (back) is now listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Kings.
Williams has been downgraded from probable to questionable Friday due to muscle spasms in his back. If Williams is further downgraded to out, Jusuf Nurkic and Moussa Diabate will likely receive increased playing time.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Likely to play vs. Sacramento
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Williams (back) has been listed as probable for Friday's game against the Kings.
Williams is trending toward playing in Friday's game against Sacramento despite dealing with a back issue. The talented young big man has recorded a double-double in three straight games as he continues to put up strong numbers on a nightly basis for the Hornets.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Records double-double
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Williams finished Wednesday's 119-105 loss to the Pacers with 16 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 12 rebounds and one assist across 32 minutes.
Williams was efficient as a shooter and crashed the glass efficiently en route to his third straight double-double. The big man has been one of the best players for the Hornets since the All-Star break, racking up 12 double-doubles across 18 starts and averaging a solid line of 15.2 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 blocks per game in that span. If healthy, Williams should be a franchise cornerstone for the Hornets.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Another double-double in win
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Williams closed Monday's 110-106 victory over the Jazz with 18 points (8-9 FG, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds and one assist over 34 minutes.
Williams returned to action after missing the previous game due to rest purposes. He ended the game with his third straight double-double, continuing his strong finish to the season. Although the Hornets' season has been far from positive, the fact Williams has been relatively healthy is a win for the organization. Assuming he remains in Charlotte, he should be locked in as a key piece moving forward.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Cleared to play
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Williams (rest) is good to go for Monday's game against the Jazz.
After resting Sunday against the Pelicans, Williams will likely reprise his usual role against the Jazz. That means Jusuf Nurkic will likely shift back to the bench Monday. Over Williams' last five appearances, he's averaged 12.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.0 blocks in 27.8 minutes.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Will rest Sunday
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Williams (rest) will not play Sunday against New Orleans.
As per usual, Williams will be held out of the opening leg of this back-to-back set. For now, the expectation is that Williams will be back in the lineup against the Jazz on Monday. In the meantime, Jusuf Nurkic and Moussa Diabate will likely soak up the bulk of the frontcourt minutes for Charlotte.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Pulls down 13 rebounds
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Williams racked up eight points (4-7 FG), 13 rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 111-104 loss to the Magic.
Williams wasn't much of an offensive weapon for the Hornets, but he made his presence felt on the glass and recorded double-digit boards for the sixth time over his last eight outings. A bit more consistency on the scoring side of things would be a boost for the Hornets, but overall, Williams has been getting the job done on both ends of the court. Over that aforementioned eight-game stretch, Williams is averaging 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and a combined 2.9 steals-plus-blocks per contest.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: No longer on injury report
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Williams (foot) is not on the injury report and should be available for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Williams didn't play in the 141-106 blowout loss to the Thunder, but he should be ready to return to the hardwood for Sunday's matchup against a reeling Heat team. Williams has started in each of his 13 appearances since the All-Star break and is averaging a robust line of 15.3 points, 11.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks across 27.5 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Ruled out Friday
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Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Williams will miss the second half of the club's back-to-back set due to left foot injury management. The big man's next opportunity to play will come Sunday against Miami. Moussa Diabate and Jusuf Nurkic should handle the workload at center due to Williams being sidelined.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Outstanding two-way display in win
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Williams logged 19 points (8-14 FG, 3-3 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and three blocks across 31 minutes during Thursday's 115-98 win over New York.
Williams bounced back admirably in this game, as the big man posted a mere stat line of four points, five rebounds and five assists across 23 minutes in a loss to the Hawks on Tuesday. Over his last 11 appearances, Williams has recorded nine double-doubles, averaging 16.3 points, 11.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.7 blocks and 0.8 steals in 28.0 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Quiet night in defeat
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Williams posted four points (1-3 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 134-102 loss to Atlanta.
Williams was quiet on the offensive end in the loss, tying his lowest scoring output of the season despite playing double-digit minutes. On the bright side, the big man recorded multiple blocks and steals for just the third time in 35 regular-season appearances. Additionally, Williams logged at least five assists for the fifth time this season.
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