Williams' Struggles Cost Hornets Play-In Spot

On 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.

Charlotte, rough exit for the Vol standout, but the league keeps spinning into the offseason

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