Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards and Pistons heart Jalen Duren have been named the NBA’s Gamers of the Week for his or her respective conferences, the league introduced Monday.
Edwards earned the Western Convention honor, whereas Duren acquired the award within the Jap Convention following robust particular person performances that helped their groups put up profitable information.
Edwards, chosen to his fourth consecutive All-Star Sport this season, led Minnesota to an ideal 3-0 file throughout a street stretch from February 23 via March 1.
The previous No. 1 total choose averaged 28.7 factors, 5.0 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per recreation, capturing .457 from the sector, .357 from three-point vary and .667 from the free-throw line whereas logging 37.7 minutes per contest.
Duren, showing in his first All-Star season in 2025/26, powered Detroit to a 3-1 week behind dominant play within the paint.
The 22-year-old averaged 25.8 factors, 13.8 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks throughout 34.0 minutes per recreation, capturing an environment friendly 63.9 p.c from the sector and 73.5 p.c on the free-throw line.
The NBA additionally introduced the weekly award finalists. Within the Western Convention, Saddiq Bey (Pelicans), Luka Doncic (Lakers), Kevin Durant (Rockets) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) have been among the many nominees.
Jap Convention nominees included Jalen Brunson (Knicks), Duren’s teammate Cade Cunningham, Jonathan Kuminga (Hawks), Tyrese Maxey (Sixers) and Brandon Miller (Hornets).
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