Rocket guard Green Jalen and Knicks guard Jalen Brunson were named NBA Players of the Week, the league announced.
Green won for the Western Conference, while Brunson was the winner for the Eastern Conference.
Green helped Houston go 3-0 last week, averaging 26.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists on .492/.458/.769 shooting in 35.8 minutes per game .
This was his first Player of the Week title in 2023-2024. The former No. 2 overall pick will be eligible for a rookie scale extension this offseason.
Brunson, who earned his third Player of the Week in 23-24, averaged 35.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.0 steals with a .543 shooting average. 393/.833 in three games last week (33.7 MPG), with New York winning all three contests.
The star point guard carries a heavy offensive load with Julius Randle sidelined and appears to have a very good chance of making his first All-NBA appearance after playing in his first All-Star game last month.
According to the NBAthe other nominees in the West were Deandre Ayton, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Domantas Sabonis And Zion Williamsonwhile Bam Adebayo, Duncan Robinson, Paolo Banchero, Garland of Darius, Tyrese Maxey, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner And Jayson Tatum were appointed to the East.
