Jaylin Williams Notches Second Career Triple Double vs. 76ers

The Oklahoma City Thunder saw Jaylin Williams log his second career triple-double on Wednesday as the shorthanded OKC Thunder knocked off the 76ers.

Mar 19, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) runs down the court after scoring against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images / Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Wednesday night's game was lackluster on paper. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers each went into the contest short handed inside the Paycom Center.

The 76ers care moe about losses than wins this time of year, in an attempt to cling to its top-six protected NBA Draft pick that is owed to Oklahoma City if it falls outside of that range. The Thunder have nearly salted away the Western Conference's No. 1 seed and are in a heated race for the top record in the league with the Cleveland Cavailers.

On Wednesday, each team accomplished its goal. The Thunder stole rest for its stars while remaining in the win column while the 76ers were beat down in Oklahoma City before the game mercifully ended.

However, with more of an offensive role and minutes, third year big man Jaylin Williams once again stole the show.

The Arkansas product logged his second career triple-double in the Thunder's 133-100 win over the 76ers. The win was in hand at the opening tip-off and the gaudy stat line was posted by the middle of the fourth quarter.

Williams was an offensive hub for Oklahoma City operating in the high post and spreading the wealth around with 11 assists to couple with a career-high 19 points and 17 rebounds on 7-for-11 shooting from the floor including 3-for-5 from beyond the arc.

The 22-year-old dazzled as a passer, slinging skip passes, darting pocket pass and dishing off behind the back dimes. His highlight film includes a low-post behind the back pass to a cutting Aaron Wiggins for a slam and a touchdown strike to Dillon Jones on an outlet pass that would've made Wes Unseld proud.

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