Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Strong in paint in starting lineup

Williams chipped in eight points (4-6 FG), 12 rebounds, four blocks and one steal over 24 minutes during Thursday's 101-79 victory over Orlando.

Williams got his third start of the season Thursday due to Deandre Ayton (knee) being inactive, and Williams led all Portland players in rebounds and blocks while finishing two points shy of a double-double in a balanced performance. Williams set a new season-high mark in rebounds (his previous high was nine boards) and tied his season-best mark in blocks. Williams has tallied at least eight points and eight rebounds in three contests.