Jaylin Williams was one of just nine players active in Oklahoma City’s 107-89 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The top six players in the Thunder’s rotation sat out.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The trust it takes a scorer of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s caliber to give away possession is enormous. The temptation he battles as one of the few men on Earth can will their way to any spot they choose is vast.

Jalen Williams was terrific, and Chet Holmgren dominated his minutes. But Jaylin Williams once again found a way to make a massive impact in a short amount of time. It doesn't matter how many minutes he gets each night,