Jrue Holiday of the Portland Trail Blazers and Deni Avdija are both contenders for Player of the Week honors for the week of October 27 to November 2. The NBA disclosed their nominations today.
Blazers’ Impressive Performance
During the specified week, the Blazers achieved a perfect 3-0 record. They secured victories against the:
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Utah Jazz
- Denver Nuggets
This impressive streak improved their season record to 4-2 as they prepare for another matchup against the Lakers.
Deni Avdija’s Standout Stats
Deni Avdija played a crucial role in the Blazers’ success. He led the team in scoring, averaging:
- 22.3 points per game
- 50% shooting from the field
- 41.2% shooting from three-point range
- 5.7 rebounds
- 4.3 assists
- 1.3 blocks
Jrue Holiday’s Contributions
Jrue Holiday provided strong support, finishing second on the team in points per game. His averages included:
- 20.7 points per game
- 54.5% shooting from the field
- 40.9% shooting from three-point range
- 9 assists
- 4.3 rebounds
- 1.7 steals
Other Nominees for Player of the Week
Despite their impressive performances, Avdija and Holiday were not awarded the Player of the Week title. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder received the honor for the Western Conference. His performance included:
- 28.8 points per game
- 6.5 assists
- 4.5 rebounds
The Thunder achieved a perfect 4-0 record during the week.
In the Eastern Conference, Tyrese Maxey from the Philadelphia 76ers was named Player of the Week, averaging 33.5 points and 9.8 assists as the 76ers went 3-1.
Additional Nominees
Other nominees from the Western Conference included:
- Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
- Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Alperen Sengun (Houston Rockets)
From the Eastern Conference, nominees featured:
- Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
- Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons)
- Josh Giddey (Chicago Bulls)
- Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks)
- Ryan Rollins (Milwaukee Bucks)
As the season progresses, fans eagerly await further outstanding performances from their favorite players.
