On March 8, Beijing time, the NBA officially announced the 20th week of the East-West Week's Best Player. Celtic's Tatum was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week, his second of the season and the sixth time in his career. Timberwolves' Towns was named Western Conference Player of the Week, and like Tatum, he was named a Weekly Player of the Week for the second time this season and the sixth time in his career. James, who scored 56 points in a single game, and Morant, who has been in a good position, were both nominated for the best of the week.
Eastern Week Best: Tatum
Last week, the Celtics finished with a 3-0 record, with Tatum averaging 41.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5 assists per game. The Official Green Army posted a congratulatory image on Tatum's election as the Best of the Eastern Week.
Against the Hawks, Tatum had 33 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists; against the Grizzlies, on his 24th birthday, he had 37 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists; against the Nets, Tatum exploded 54 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, a new season high, and 54 points was also the highest score in the history of the Green Army players against the Nets.
So far this season, Tatum has averaged 26.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game, a career-high in points and rebounds per game. This season, Tatum has scored 30+ in 21 games, also a career high. The Celtics are 39-27 and temporarily fifth in the East.
Western Week's Best: Downs
Last week, the Timberwolves finished with a 4-0 record, with Towns averaging 28 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists per game. Timberwolves official photo congratulates Downs on being named Western Conference Of the Week.
Against the Cavaliers, Towns had 17 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists; against the Warriors, Towns had 39 points and 9 rebounds; against the Thunder, Towns had 20 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals; against the Blazers, Towns had 36 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocks.
So far this season, the Timberwolves have won 36 and lost 29, ranking seventh in the West. Towns averaged 24.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.
The players nominated for the Best of the Week in the East and West are as follows:
East: Sadiq Bay, Garland, Hiro, Holliday, Maxi, Rozier, Trae Young
West: Fox, Ingram, James, Mitchell, Morant