Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week, while Hawks forward Jalen Johnson has won the award in the East, the NBA announced on Monday (via Twitter). Jokic, who won the weekly honor in the West for the second straight time (19th overall), had another phenomenal week, even by his lofty standards. He led Denver to three road victories, … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic, Jalen Johnson Named Players Of The Week
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Hawks have golden opportunity to start another massive win streak
The Hawks could be the two seed in a week if they can continue to handle business without Trae Young. … [Read more...] about Hawks have golden opportunity to start another massive win streak
Hawks Center Takes Major Offensive Leap This Season
The Atlanta Hawks just wrapped a five-game win streak, including a four-game West Coast road trip sweep. The Detroit Pistons snapped the Hawks’ run on Nov. 18 for their 11th-straight win, but Atlanta still sits in excellent position with a 9-6 record on the season. Jalen Johnson’s magnificent performances deservedly earned him Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors. … [Read more...] about Hawks Center Takes Major Offensive Leap This Season
Eastern Notes: Mathurin, Embiid, George, Ivey, Risacher
The Pacers’ losing streak stretched to eight games on Monday but there was a silver lining in their loss to the red-hot Pistons, Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star points out. Bennedict Mathurin, who had missed 11 games due to a toe sprain, scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half. Mathurin asserts that the team has the ability to turn things around. “We’re 1-13 right … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Mathurin, Embiid, George, Ivey, Risacher
Trae Young trade would leave the Hawks with a gigantic void
Despite the hot streak and Jalen Johnson's emergence, the Hawks would be fools to trade Trae Young. … [Read more...] about Trae Young trade would leave the Hawks with a gigantic void