NBA official announcement of the best of the week: Alphabet Doncic averaged 36+ per game and was elected, and 9 people including thick eyebrows and small cards were nominated
On December 19, Beijing time, the NBA officially announced the Player of the Week for Week 8. The Bucks' Antetokounmpo was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the 22nd time in his career and the first time this season. The Mavericks' Doncic was named Western Conference Player of the Week for the 10th time in his career and his first honor this season. Nine stars including thick eyebrows and Leonard were nominated.
Eastern Conference Weekly Best: Brother Alphabet (Bucks)
Last week, the Bucks went 4-0 and averaged 36 points, 12.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game while shooting 63.9% from the field. The Bucks also officially posted a poster to congratulate Brother Alphabet on being elected the best of the week.
In the battle against the Bulls, Brother Alphabet scored 32 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals; against the Pacers, Brother Alphabet scored 64 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals, setting a career record of 64 points; in the game against the Pistons, Brother Alphabet played less than 26 minutes, got 22 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists; and against the Rockets, Brother Alphabet scored 26 points, 17 rebounds and 3 assists.
So far this season, he has played in 25 games for the Bucks, averaging 31.4 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists per game, shooting 61.8% from the field, and the Bucks are 19-7, ranking second in the East.
Western Conference of the Week: Doncic (Mavericks)
Last week, the Mavericks went 3-1, Doncic averaged 36.8 points, 8 rebounds, 11.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game, shooting 49% from the field, 35.9% from three-point range and 96.9% from the free throw line. The Mavericks also officially posted a poster to congratulate Doncic on being selected as the best of the week.
Doncic had 35 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks against the Grizzlies, 33 points, 6 rebounds and 17 assists against the Lakers, 39 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists against the Timberwolves, and 40 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists against the Trail Blazers.
So far this season, Doncic has played in 24 games for the Mavericks, averaging 32.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game, shooting 48.8% from the field, 37.9% from three-point range, and 80% from the free throw line. The Mavericks are 16-9 and ranked third in the West.
Other players nominated for the Week –
East: Jaylen Brown and Tatum (Celtics), Embiid (76ers), Mitchell (Cavaliers)
West: Thick Eyebrows (Lakers), Leonard (Clippers), Murray (Kings), Towns (Timberwolves), Zion (Pelicans)