Ziaire Williams gets candid on ‘easy’ role alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams credited playing alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for his increased shooting efficiency following Monday's 138-117 win over the Miami Heat. Returning from a three-game absence due to a foot injury, Williams scored nine points off the bench, shooting 3-of-6 from 3-point range, and explained that opposing defenses frequently double-team Doncic and Reaves to create open perimeter looks.

Through five games this season, Williams is posting career-best shooting marks of 55.9 percent from the field and 46.7 percent from beyond the arc while averaging 10.8 points. Williams noted that the Lakers are improving at exploiting the 4-on-3 advantages created when opponents trap Doncic, praising the team's unselfishness and versatility.