Nikola Jokić and Darius Garland Shine as NBA Players of the Week
Monday, 11 November 2024, 23:00
Nikola Jokić Shines in NBA
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for the third week of the season. The NBA announced the news on social media.
Outstanding Performances
The Nuggets went 4-0 this past week as Jokić averaged 29.5 points, 15.8 rebounds, and 14.5 assists per game. This undefeated streak improved Denver’s record to 7-3.
- In four wins for the Cavs, Garland averaged 25.0 points and 7.3 assists while shooting 61.7% from the field.
- Cleveland is the only undefeated team left standing in the NBA at 11-0.
Other Nominees
In the West, other nominees included:
- LeBron James
- Anthony Davis
- Anthony Edwards
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Kyrie Irving
- Norman Powell
In the East, nominees included:
- LaMelo Ball
- Cade Cunningham
- Bennedict Mathurin
- Myles Turner
- Jayson Tatum
- Franz Wagner
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