Jayson Tatum added another accomplishment to his impressive comeback from an Achilles tear. The Celtics forward has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week, according to the league (Twitter links).
Boston’s star forward averaged 25.7 points, 9.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists in three victories during the week of March 23-29. Sunday’s performance in Charlotte was his best game yet this season — he racked up 32 points on 12-of-23 shooting, contributing eight assists and five rebounds without committing a turnover.
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic collected the Western Conference Player of the Week award. He had three triple-doubles in four Denver wins last week, registering impressive overall averages of 26.0 points, 17.0 rebounds, and 14.0 assists per contest, with a .563/.438/.773 shooting line.
It’s the third time this season that Jokic has been named the West’s Player of the Week. He also claimed the honor in back-to-back weeks in November.
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves (Lakers), Darius Garland and Kawhi Leonard (Clippers), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder), Jamal Murray (Nuggets), Alperen Sengun (Rockets) and Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) were the other Western Conference nominees.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks), Scottie Barnes (Raptors), Jalen Brunson (Knicks), Jalen Duren (Pistons), James Harden (Cavaliers) and Payton Pritchard (Celtics) rounded out the nominees from the East.
Amazing by Tatum.
Nice job media. I’m sure plenty of East players had a better week than Tatum in wins, stats, and efficiency lol
26, 10, 7 is pretty hard to beat in a week but ok.
You’re more than welcome to post the cases for the other Eastern nominees.
Great news Thanasty! I took the liberty.
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
3 games: 26 PPG, 10 RPG, 7 APG, 1.0 SPG
3-0 Record (Beat Thunder, Hawks, Hornets. The latter two w/o Jaylen Brown)
The Celtics had by far the a toughest schedule and aced their challenges.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks)
4 games: 24 PPG, 4 RPG, 6 APG, 1.8 SPG
3-1 Record (Beat Grizzlies, Kings, and Pistons w/o Cade in OT; Lost to Celtics)
Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
4 games: 19 PPG, 7 RPG, 12 APG, 2.0 SPG, 1.3 BPG
3-1 Record (Beat Jazz, Pels, Magic; Lost to Clippers)
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
3 games: 30 PPG, 8 APG
1-2 Record (Beat Pels; Lost to Hornets & Thunder)
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
4 games: 22 PPG, 12 RPG, 5 APG, 1.3 BPG
3-1 Record (Beat Lakers, Pels, Wolves; Lost to Hawks)
James Harden (Cavaliers)
3 games: 20 PPG, 6 RPG, 9 APG
2-1 Record (Beat Magic & Heat; Lost to Heat)
Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
3 games: 26 PPG, 5 RPG, 4 APG
3-0 Record (Beat Thunder, Hawks, Hornets)
Tatum was in fact the East Player of the Week.
Embrace the gap year…LETS GO CELTICS.
Gap year just meant that Boston was going to showcase the gap between their talent and most of the league. JB had haters and doubters even after his finals MVP. Those folks sound more stupid than ever.
Hahaha love it. I do miss the media trying to drive a wedge between the two J’s and get one of them traded. Can’t co exist, jealousy etc.
I think their winning percentage as a star duo is quite high, lols.
Yeah I am quite sure they appreciate having eachother as teammates.
Slow week in the East apparently.