Williams' Struggles Cost Hornets Play-In Spot

0:00On April 18th, number 8 seed, Orlando Magic smoked the number 9 seed Charlotte Hornets, 121 to 90 Friday night in the Eastern. Conference play-in at Kia Center, former Tennessee Volgrat Williams struggled big time, finishing with just 1.2 rebounds and 1 steal in 15 minutes. He went 0 for 4 from the field and 0 for 4 from deep, hitting one of two free throws. That defeat slammed the door on Charlotte's 2025-26 season. The Hornets battled back to snag a play-in spot after digging a 4-in-14 hole to open the year. Back at Tennessee from 2016 to 19, Williams balled out as a two-time SEC player of the year and unanimous first team, all American in 2019. He started 101 of 104 games, averaging 15.7 points, 6.5 boards, and 2.1 assists. He bounced a senior year for the NBA draft, going 22nd overall to Boston in 2019, then suited up for Dallas before joining.

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