Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for February 28 through March 6, while Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns has won the award for the Western Conference, the NBA announced today (via Twitter).
It’s the second time this season that Tatum and Towns have earned Player of the Week honors in the same week — they also both won the award on December 20.
Tatum led the Celtics to a 3-0 week, with home wins over Atlanta, Memphis, and Brooklyn. He averaged 41.3 PPG, 6.3 RPG, and 5.0 APG on .525/.406/.844 shooting in 39.7 MPG in those three games, capped off by a 54-point explosion vs. the Nets on Sunday.
Towns’ Timberwolves, meanwhile, enjoyed a 4-0 week, with victories over Cleveland, Golden State, Oklahoma City, and Portland. The three-time All-Star led the way with 28.0 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 3.0 APG, and 1.3 BPG on 64.1% shooting in just 31.5 minutes per contest.
Tatum beat out fellow nominees Saddiq Bey, Darius Garland, Tyler Herro, Jrue Holiday, Tyrese Maxey, Terry Rozier, and Trae Young in the East. The other Western Conference nominees were De’Aaron Fox, Brandon Ingram, LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, and Ja Morant (Twitter link).
Tatum was big against Nets. NBA crew made a big deal about KD not guarding him. Or I should say StevenA did. But KD is just coming back from injury. So I get him not guarding him.
Would of been nice to see Ben on him. Like to see Nets at full strength for playoffs. As a 7th or 8th seed. They would get Heat or Sixers in 1st rd. I can see Nets beating either one.
If you are a true fan of this sport. You should know his story. And about his and Clyde’s gm7 against Lakers. It’s one of biggest gm in NBA history.
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Jayson Tatum story? What are you linking to? There should be a brief summary or people will think it’s a computer virus.
Al, I want to be on your side but you make it difficult times
Seems to be better for MIN without Edwards!
McDaniels, Vanderbilt & KAT makes a strong defensive front court, taller than with Ant & more shots & touches for KAT, all around a much better team & the results are there to be seen with MIN winning more games!
More time for Jaylen Nowell at any rate. It’s a shame they can’t lose Malik Beasley.
19-5-5 per 36′, 4to1 ast/turn ratio, 39%3pt, 17 PER, +8 Rtg. Only mediocrity is a -1 onoff, prolly due to Edwards & Beasley also having energy.
That was an incredible three games by Jason Tatum leading the Boston Celtics to three wins!
Even his amazing stats don’t do Tatum justice! Celts best three good teams & their stars coming from behind against Atlanta & outscoring Tray Young 33-31. Scoring 21 in the 4th quarter in the win against Memphis & Ja Morant 37-38, one point less but on 4 fewer shots. Then posting 54 points in a head-to-head battle against Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving! Tatum’s moves to the basket in the 2nd half were a joy to see and a memory forever!
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