OKC Thunder: 3 takeaways feature superb defense in win vs. Rockets

No. 3) They don’t call him ‘Kenny Hustle’ for nothing

Kenrich Williams or ‘Kenny Hustle’ as he is nicknamed, for his fierceness on defense led the Thunder with 19 points on a sensational seven of eight from the field. As well as three of three from beyond the arc. He added six rebounds and two assists.

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From the defensive side, now to the offense, Williams was sublime. He came off the bench and took over.

He had some gems to tell after the game saying that returning from a bad loss is “a skill and it’s kinda being resilient. Just putting the past game behind us and coming out and competing.”

As Hill remains out for over a month, Williams will get more opportunities to play and help OKC clinch more commanding wins like this.

It’s always impressive to see players like Kenny take advantage of every chance he gets to play big minutes. He showed against the Rockets that he always stays ready. That focus is going to take him and this team far.’