Pierce, Bibby named NBA Players of Week

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>NEW YORK - After averaging more than 30 points per game, Boston Celtics swingman Paul Pierce was named the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday.Pierce averaged 30.5 points on .521 shooting, 6.25 assists and 5.3 rebounds to lead the Celtics to a 3-1 record. On Wednesday, he recorded his first triple-double of the season with 31 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in a 104-101 victory over Atlantic Division rival the Philadelphia 76ers.Western Conference Player of the Week honors went to Sacramento Kings guard Mike Bibby, who averaged 24 points, 6.3 assists and 4.3 rebounds.Bibby, who had a 6.25 assist-to-turnover ratio, helped the Kings to a four-game winning streak and extend their home tear to 12 consecutive victories. On Wednesday, he scored 36 points to lift the Kings past the Milwaukee Bucks, 123-116.Guard Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat and forward LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers also were candidates for the Eastern Conference award.Forwards Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets and Zach Randolph of the Portland Trail Blazers and guard Jason Richardson of the Golden State Warriors were nominees for the West honor.</div>

 

Yay

 

Yeah, Pierce has had a crazy week. Dont know much about Bibby 'cause I dont get much coverage on him, living on the east coast. Pierce had a streak of 8 straight 30+ pts I believe.

 

Yeah he's still like 14 out of 16 above 30 I think.

 

Despite his team's mediocre record, Paul Pierce has been a stellar leader. If his team was at .500 right now, he would be in MVP talk.

 

Yeah when we layed the Celtics, Pierce was just driving all over us and getting to the stripes. Very good at splitting the defense apart. he also plays solid d, rebounds well, isnt delfish and is very strong but unfortunately, he, Wally and Gomes are the only ones carrying the load right now.

 

Bibby deserves it...He's bringing this team right back into the playoffs with Artest.

 

Congrats to Paul and mike.. I really am surprised Paul won w/ Dwyane Wade having a great week as well.. It's nice to finally get some respect..

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (KMart @ Mar 14 2006, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Despite his team's mediocre record, Paul Pierce has been a stellar leader. If his team was at .500 right now, he would be in MVP talk.</div>I know he's having a great season but MVP?? no way dude. and besides the c's will most likely make the playoffs with the terrible 2nd half play of milwalkee and pierce most likely wont be mentioned at all in MVP talks

 

he said if they were at .500, and he would be. It'd be like the situation w/ Kobe.