2025-26 Season
MARK WILLIAMS
2025-26 Season
MARK WILLIAMS
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 16 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 93 Centers with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
A violent takeover of the painted area defined the first twenty games of Mark Williams's 2025-26 campaign. After starting the year on the bench, he forced his way into the starting lineup by utterly destroying the interior on 10/29 vs MEM. He paired soft touch on lobs with suffocating rim protection to post a staggering +24.8 impact score in that contest. Even when his scoring vanished entirely, his sheer physical presence dictated the terms of engagement. He took just one shot on 11/10 vs NOP, scoring a measly 2 points, yet still generated a +4.3 impact simply by altering the geometry of the paint without needing a single offensive touch. He was not completely immune to growing pains, however. Poor defensive positioning and an inability to secure contested rebounds dragged him down to a -6.0 impact on 11/16 vs ATL. Ultimately, those blips were rare for a big man who consistently overwhelmed opponents with relentless rim-running and elite vertical spacing.
Absolute interior dominance defined Mark Williams’s midseason stretch, as he morphed into a terrifying two-way anchor who relentlessly punished opponents in the restricted area. Even when his offensive touches vanished, his sheer physical presence warped opposing game plans. Look at the 12/20 vs GSW contest. Williams attempted just three shots for 4 points, yet he still posted a +8.7 impact score because his elite defensive anchoring and a +5.3 hustle rating completely suffocated the offense. He was not entirely immune to offensive lulls, however. A sharp drop in involvement turned him into a mere static rebounder during the 01/20 vs PHI game, where he grabbed 9 boards but still suffered a dismal -6.1 impact score. He quickly erased that memory during the 01/27 vs BKN finale. By converting 13 of his 16 field goals for 27 points, he generated a staggering +23.7 impact score driven by flawless shot selection and sheer paint bullying.
Mark Williams spent this stretch terrorizing the restricted area, relying on brute physical force and hyper-efficient finishing to overwhelm opposing frontcourts. He reached his absolute ceiling vs HOU on Apr 07, posting a jaw-dropping +32.0 impact score by pairing 19 points with suffocating interior defense. Even when his shot abandoned him, his sheer size salvaged his minutes. During a gritty matchup vs POR on Feb 22, he managed a highly positive +7.7 impact score despite scoring just 6 points on 3-of-8 shooting because he dominated the physical battles and provided elite rim deterrence. However, his value cratered the moment his motor idled. Against OKC on Feb 11, a severe lack of rebounding presence—grabbing just a single board in 16 minutes—dragged him to a -2.7 impact score despite missing only one field goal attempt. Williams is a terrifying vertical threat, but his overall effectiveness remains entirely tethered to his willingness to battle in the trenches.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Very consistent. Williams posts positive impact in 80% of games — you almost always get a productive night. Scoring varies by ~6 points, but the overall contribution stays positive.
Reliable shooter — hits 45%+ from the field in 82% of games. You can count on efficient nights more often than not.
Defensive difference-maker. Williams consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Performance has dropped off. First-half impact: +11.1, second-half: +6.1. Worth watching whether it's fatigue, injury, or opponents adjusting.
Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 15 games. Longest cold streak: 2 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY
Based on 58 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
61 games played
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