Nikola Jokic and Darius Garland named NBA Players of the Week
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Darius Garland of the Cleveland Cavaliers have been named NBA Players of the Week for their respective conferences. Jokic led the Nuggets to a 4-0 record, averaging 29.5 points, 15.8 rebounds, and 14.5 assists. Garland helped the Cavaliers maintain their perfect season at 11-0, averaging 25.0 points and 7.3 assists. Both players had standout performances, with Jokic recording four triple-doubles and Garland shooting impressively. Jokic's performance has positioned the Nuggets among the top teams in the West, while Garland's success marks a strong comeback for him this season.