A big battle is expected in the paint when Johnathan Williams of Dolomiti Energia Trento faces Mathias Lessort of Partizan NIS Belgrade in Round 18.
Major Matchup: Trento's Williams vs. Partizan's Lessort



Williams has been one of Trento's pillars this season, averaging 10.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and a PIR of 12.1. In Round 9 against Partizan, Williams had 11 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists in a 97-65 road loss in Belgrade, but only amassed a PIR of 4. He is a good shooter who can extend his range beyond the arc, which should be important to bring Lessort out of the paint and create better one-on-one opportunities for Jordan Caroline or Diego Flaccadori.
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Lessort won the 7DAYS EuroCup title with AS Monaco last season and looks for a second consecutive crown. He is averaging 13.1 points on 63.6% two-point shooting, 6.0 rebounds, 5.5 fouls drawn and a PIR of 19.6 in less than 24 minutes per night. Lessort's first EuroCup game with Partizan came in Round 9 against Trento when he the game with 7 points on 7-of-8 free-throw shooting, 3 rebounds, 6 fouls drawn and a PIR of 13 in 19 minutes. His post skills and know-how make him a very important player for Coach Zeljko Obradovic.






































































































