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Lou Williams scored in double-figures in five consecutive games off the bench heading into Wednesday’s game against the Bulls. He averaged 15.4 points in the span.
Williams has appeared in the past seven games after he did not play in seven consecutive games — six as a coach’s decision and one for the birth of his child.
“That was the first time I dealt with that in my career,” Williams said after scoring 22 points in Monday’s win over the 76ers. “… (He and coach Mike Budenholzer) just had a conversation. We weren’t in a very great rhythm at that point in the season. We wanted to try something new. I took it in stride. He told me to stay ready, and that is what I did.”
Williams made two 3-pointers in the closing minutes to seal the much-needed victory over the 76ers.
Scott's struggles: Mike Scott has struggled with his outside shot of late — particularly from 3-point range. The second-year forward averaged only 6.9 points over the past 12 games.
During the span, Scott shot 33-of-81 (.407) from the field, but only 2-of-23 (.087) from long range.
“I’ve been trying to get some extra shots (in practice),” Scott said Wednesday. “Not too much because you don’t want to overdo it. I’m just trying to change my form. Maybe it’s fatigue. I don’t know. I just want to keep shooting and stay confident. When they are not falling, you try to do other things, get to the line more, driving more.”
Korver nominated: Kyle Korver is one of five nominees for the J. Walter Kennedy Award given annually to the NBA player, coach or trainer who shows outstanding service and dedication to the community.
The award has been presented since the 1974-75 season by the Professional Basketball Writers Association.
Also nominated are the Heat’s Ray Allen, the Spurs’ Matt Bonner, the Cavaliers’ Luol Deng and the Thunder’s Kevin Durant. The winner will be announced following an April vote of PBWA membership.
Prank the rookie: Rookie Dennis Schroder found his car wrapped in plastic wrap and covered with shaving cream Tuesday.
Scott documented the prank with a photo on Instagram, but did not claim responsibility.
“I have no clue how that happened,” Scott said. “I just wanted to get a picture of it.”
Scott was the victim of a similar prank last season when, as a rookie, he discovered his car filled with popcorn.
Schroder did not want to elaborate on the condition of his vehicle. “It’s a long story,” was he would say Wednesday.
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