Williams said he doesn’t worry about whether shots go in because his confidence comes from his complete game. He’s a willing passer and a second-team All-Defense selection.

The Thunder's do-it-all energizer and defensive menace has been a bigger part of the offense, and his playing time has increased accordingly in the most important games of the season.

The league MVP led Oklahoma City’s rally from a 10-point deficit in the second half, and the Thunder beat the Pacers, 111-104, in Game 4 to knot the series at two games apiece.

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