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The NBA has officially announced that Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Miami Heat standout Bam Adebayo have been named the Western Conference and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 13 of the season.
Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a 2–1 record, averaging 31 points and 4.0 assists per game while shooting 54.7 percent from the field.
Adebayo also powered his team to a 2–1 mark, posting 27 points and 8.3 rebounds per game and knocking down 56.5 percent of his three-point attempts.
Other nominated players
Western Conference: Donovan Clingan and Shaedon Sharpe (Trail Blazers), DeMar DeRozan (Kings), Luka Dončić (Lakers), James Harden (Clippers), Jamal Murray (Nuggets), Alperen Şengün (Rockets), Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
Eastern Conference: Brandon Miller (Hornets), Norman Powell (Heat), Pascal Siakam (Pacers), Anfernee Simons (Celtics), Jaylon Tyson (Cavaliers), Nikola Vučević (Bulls)