On January 7, Beijing time, the NBA officially announced the Player of the Week for week 11, and Jokic of the Nuggets and Tatum of the Celtics were elected respectively. It was the 16th time in Jokic's career that Jokic was named the Weekly Awards, and his second time this season. This is the 12th time in Tatum's career that he has won the Weekly Award and the second time this season. James, Bushy Eyebrows, Alexander, Wembanyama, Brother Alphabet and other stars were nominated.
Western Conference Weekly Best: Jokic
Last week, the Nuggets had a 3-1 record, and Jokic averaged 36.5 points, 16.5 rebounds and 11.3 assists per game. The Nuggets officially posted a poster to congratulate Jokic on winning the award.
Against the Jazz, Jokic had 36 points, 22 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals; Against the Hawks, Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds, 15 assists and 1 block; In the two games against the Spurs, Jokic scored 41 points, 18 rebounds, 9 assists and 2 steals and 46 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks.
So far this season, Jokic has averaged 31.5 points, 13 rebounds and 9.7 assists per game, shooting 55.3% from the field, 47.3% from three-point range and 80.6% from the free throw line. The Nuggets are 20-14 and in fourth place in the West.
Eastern Weekly Best: Tatum
Last week, the Celtics also had a 3-1 record. Tatum averaged 25.5 points, 8 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, and his performance was stable. The Celtics officially posted a poster to congratulate Tatum on winning the award.
Against the Raptors, Tatum had 23 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal; Against the Timberwolves, Tatum had 33 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 steals; Against the Rockets, Tatum had 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists; Against the Thunder, Tatum had 26 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals.
So far this season, Tatum has averaged 28.1 points, 9.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game, shooting 46.2% from the field, 36.9% from three-point range and 79.8% from the free throw line. The Celtics are 26-10 and are in second place in the East.
The players nominated for the Player of the Week are as follows –
West: Lakers' James and Bushy Eyebrows, Kings' Fox and Monk, Thunder's Alexander, Spurs' Wembanyama;
East: Bucks' Antetokounmpo, Pistons' Cunningham, 76ers' Embiid, Cavaliers' Garland, Pacers' Haliburton, Bulls' Kobe White.