Jalen Brunson engineered three victories for New York, averaging 27.7 points and 6.3 assists per game while committing only 0.7 turnovers, according to balldontlie.io.
Brunson delivered a 31-point performance against Cleveland, scoring 18 straight points for his squad during the second quarter. Nickeil Alexander-Walker joined him in the backcourt after posting 27 points per contest across four Atlanta appearances. Alexander-Walker netted 34 points against Pacers, converting 21 paniers à 3-points during the week.
Jaylen Brown contributed 26 points and 7.5 rebounds per game for Philadelphia on better than 53 percent shooting. Brown tallied 30 points against Detroit before adding 29 points against Chicago.
Giannis Antetokounmpo maintained his spot despite Miami’s team struggles by securing 26.5 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game. Antetokounmpo notched four double-doubles and hit two clutch mid-range jumpers Sunday in Sacramento to seal a victory for Miami.
Karl-Anthony Towns rounded out the Eastern lineup following a flawless stretch for New York. Towns recorded 19 points and 13.7 rebounds per game, shooting 50 percent from three-point range.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 3 of the 2026-27 season (Nov. 2-8). pic.twitter.com/vdH60LaLdx
Luka Doncic paced the Western Conference with 45 points, 7 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game while shooting 52.5 percent from the floor. Doncic registered 42 points and 13 assists against Miami, guiding the Los Angeles Lakers to three victories.
Stephen Curry secured a backcourt spot for Golden State by averaging 34.7 points, punctuated by a 41-point night against Orlando that included 17 points in the final seven minutes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 35.8 points and 7.3 assists per game for Oklahoma City, sealing a four-game sweep with a 43-point outing and a decisive three-pointer in Cleveland.
Victor Wembanyama anchored the frontcourt for San Antonio by averaging 30.8 points, 14 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks in just 27 minutes per game. Wembanyama posted a historic stat line of 52 points, 24 rebounds, and 8 blocks against Dallas.
Nikola Jokic completed the Western five with 25.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 9 assists per game for Denver. Jokic added 2.7 steals nightly to edge out other contenders in the conference.
| Conference | Player | Position | Points Per Game | Rebounds Per Game | Assists Per Game | PIE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | Jalen Brunson | Meneur | 27.7 | 3.3 | 6.3 | 19.3% |
| East | Karl-Anthony Towns | Pivot | 19.0 | 13.7 | 3.0 | 20.6% |
| West | Luka Doncic | Meneur | 45.0 | 7.0 | 8.3 | 27.1% |
| West | Victor Wembanyama | Ailier fort | 30.8 | 14.0 | 3.0 | 31.0% |
balldontlie.io noted that individual statistics alone did not guarantee selection for either five-man lineup. Team success, consistency, and execution in high-pressure moments heavily influenced the final rosters.
Voter choices required positional adjustments in the West due to an influx of undefeated superstars producing high efficiency metrics. The Player Impact Estimate metric measured statistical contributions across games while omitting defensive stops and clutch defensive plays.
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