The Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis and Brooklyn Nets guard-forward Mikal Bridges have been named the NBA Players of the Week for week 24.
Davis’s inclusion came as no surprise after he guided the Lakers to a 3-0 record for the week, scoring 40 points during the team’s victory over the Houston Rockets. By doing so, Davis has become the first Lakers player since Shaquille O’Neal to score 40 or more points when shooting at least 75% from the field. Davis averaged 38.7 points, 11.7 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 2.0 blocks this week. In addition to the Rockets, the Lakers also won against the Chicago Bulls and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Bridges proved to be the Nets’ impact player this week, scoring 42 points against the Atlanta Falcons to grab the third 40+ point haul of his career. This season, Bridges is averaging a career-high 20.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists. The Nets also rose to a 3-0 record this week, having defeated the Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz in addition to the Falcons.
