NBA names Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Karl-Anthony Towns Players of the Month

The NBA has named Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks as Players of the Month. Gilgeous-Alexander won for the Western Conference, while Towns was recognized in the East. Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a 12-1 record in December, averaging 33.3 points and helping the team achieve a franchise-best start at 27-5. Towns also contributed significantly, averaging 23.2 points and 14.6 rebounds, guiding the Knicks to a 12-1 record as well, with a current standing of 24-10. Both players have been instrumental in their teams' success, with the Thunder on a 12-game winning streak and the Knicks winning nine straight.