The Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard was named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Tuesday, Oct. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 1. It marks the eighth time during his career that he has earned the league’s top weekly honor. The Denver Nuggets’ Carmelo Anthony earned the honor in the Western Conference.
Howard led the Magic to a 3-0 week, including two road wins, averaging 21.7 points, 16.0 rebounds and 2.3 blocks. The 6-11 center posted point-rebound double-doubles in all three of Orlando’s games, including a 20-point, 22-rebound performance on Oct. 30 at New Jersey. Behind the league’s leading rebounder, the Magic is off to a 3-0 start for the first time since 1993-94.
Here is a recap of the week for Howard:
Oct. 28 vs. Philadelphia: Recorded 21 points, 15 rebounds and two blocks in a 120-106 win over the 76ers.
Oct. 30 @ New Jersey: Tallied 20 points, 22 rebounds and four blocks in a 95-85 win over the Nets.
Nov. 1 @ Toronto: Scored 24 points to go along with 11 rebounds in a 125-116 win over the Raptors.
Other nominees for the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week were Boston’s Paul Pierce, Cleveland’s LeBron James, Dallas’ Dirk Nowitzki, Houston’s Trevor Ariza, Miami’s Jermaine O’Neal and Dwyane Wade, Phoenix’s Steve Nash, Portland’s Brandon Roy and Toronto’s Chris Bosh.
