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Hornets’ Mark Williams joined Bill Russell in history with latest performance

Charlotte Hornets rookie Mark Williams put up a career performance on Saturday and joined some legends of the game in the history books in the process.

Williams produced 18 points, 20 rebounds, one steal and one blocked shot in a 108-103 win over the Miami Heat. He went 9-of-12 from the field in 29 minutes of work as the Hornets continued their season-long four-game win streak.

The 15th pick became the third rookie in history to record at least 15 points and 20 rebounds in fewer than 30 minutes, joining Bill Russell and Alonzo Mourning.