ORLANDO’S DWIGHT HOWARD AND PORTLAND’S LAMARCUS ALDRIDGE NAMED NBA EASTERN AND WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2010 – The Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard and the Portland Trail Blazers’ LaMarcus Aldridge today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Jan. 17 through Jan. 23. Howard led Orlando to 3-1 record on the week, averaging 26 points to go along with 13.3 rebounds (tied for third in the league and second in the East) and 1.3 blocks. He recorded three games with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds, giving him 20-10 in 23 games on the season. On Jan. 21, vs. Toronto, he scored 31 points and grabbed 19 rebounds in just three quarters of play, including 17 points and seven rebounds in the third quarter. Aldridge ranked fifth in the league in scoring, averaging 28.3 points to go along with 10.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists. His efforts helped the Trail Blazers go 4-0 to extend their season-high winning streak to five games. On Jan. 27, he scored a career-high 37 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in a 113-102 win over the Timberwolves. Aldridge became the first Trail Blazer to score at least 25 points and grab 10 rebounds in five straight games. Here is a recap of the week for Howard and Aldridge: Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic Jan. 17 @ Boston: Recorded a double-double with 33 points and 13 rebounds in a 109-106 loss to the Celtics. Jan. 19 vs. Philadelphia: Scored 18 points and added seven rebounds in a 99-98 win over the 76ers. Jan. 21 vs. Toronto: Tallied 31 points and 19 rebounds in a 112-72 win over the Raptors. Jan. 22 @ Houston: Earned his third double-double of the week with 22 points and 14 rebounds in a 118-104 win over the Rockets. LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland Trail Blazers Jan. 17 vs. Minnesota: Scored a career high 37 points while adding 12 rebounds in a 113-102 win over the Timberwolves. Jan. 19 @ Sacramento: Recorded 23 points and nine rebounds in a 94-90 win over the Kings. Jan. 20 vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Totaled 28 points and grabbed eight rebounds in a 108-93 win over the Clippers. Jan. 22 vs. Indiana: Tallied 25 points, 12 rebounds and four assists in a 97-92 win over the Pacers.Other nominees for the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week were Atlanta’s Joe Johnson, Charlotte’s D.J. Augustin, Denver’s Carmelo Anthony, Los Angeles Clippers’ Blake Griffin, and New Orleans’ David West.
Sweet -- he totally deserves it. I was a bit concerned that Griffin would get it because he had better numbers.
I thought I saw on one of your telecasts last year that Sheed was the last player to win the award before Brandon. I'm glad he won, but shocked Griffin didn't win. He had way better numbers.
Then why is it called player of the week? And it's not like the Clippers have sucked in that time they only lost once (to us) 31.5 14.5 vs 28.3 10.3
Not only was it the record, but LA totally dismantled Griffin in a head to head matchup. The stats don't say the whole story.
Because LaMarcus was the more effective player between the two, especially in their head-to-head matchup.
If so, that's ridiculous. I'm happy that Aldridge won, but it's not Griffin's fault that he's on a lousy team. If you put Griffin on the Blazers, and Aldridge on the Clippers, Griffin would have won.
Huh? Griffin had 18 rebounds to Aldridge's 8. He also had more assists and more steals. Aldridge had 28 points to Griffin's 20, but that's certainly not a "dismantling."
I think that if LMA hadn't dominated Griffin in a head-to-head game on national TV in the same week, Griffin would have won. I don't think we need to worry too much about Griffin though, I suspect he's going to win plenty of these awards in his career.
