The NBA has just designated Jamal Murray et Jaylen Brownfor the Western and Eastern conferences respectively, as “Players of the Week”. Buoyed by a 52-point match against the Pacers, the first guided the Nuggets to a record of three wins for one loss over the period. Over the week, he averaged 29.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists, confirming his very good start to the season alongside Nikola Jokic.
Determined to start this campaign strong, the Canadian offers himself his very first weekly trophy in the process.
Jaylen Brown, for his part, had an almost perfect week with the Celtics undefeated (4 wins) against the Knicks, Lakers and Raptors. He averages 34.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists, with staggering percentages: 53.8% shooting, 47.1% 3-pointers and 88.9% shooting.
After Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Donovan Mitchell, Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson, it is Jamal Murray and Jaylen Brown who are invited to the list of players of the week. New proof of the density of a league where XXL performances multiply night after evening.
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