Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for games played across October and November, his third such honour in the league.
the best of the best ☘️
congrats, @jaytatum0 pic.twitter.com/gU6qUoLFNf
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 4, 2023
The 25-year-old averaged 27.4 points per game, the ninth most in the NBA this season, while leading the Celtics to a 14-4 record, the best in the East. He finished Oct./Nov. with seven double-doubles as Boston went 8-0 for a perfect record at the TD Garden.
The four-time All-Star finished the two months with eight 30 or more-point games, including a season-high 45-point performance against the Charlotte Hornets on November 20. He fended off tough competition from Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks), Orlando Magic duo of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, Jalen Brunson (Knicks), Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers, Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers) and Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland).
Picked up right where he left off ????
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— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) December 4, 2023
In the Western Conference, Denver Nuggets’ center Nikola Jokic took home the accolade, having led his side to a 12-6 record across the games played within the Oct./Nov.
The towering Serb has earned the honour seven times in his career, the most in franchise history. He averaged 29.0 points, 13.2 rebounds, and 9.2 assists in 18 games during October and November.
The two-time MVP recorded seven triple-doubles within the stated period, while the rest of the NBA combined for eight in total. Jokic had four straight 30+ point games and two 30+ point triple-doubles without a single turnover.
He also became the first player since Elgin Baylor in 1967 to start a season with 12 straight games of 20+ points and 10+ rebounds; and currently leads the NBA in total points, rebounds and assists. Jokic outperformed Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis (LAL), Luka Doncic (Mavericks), Kevin Durant (Suns), Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves), De’Aaron Fox (Kings), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) and Alperen Şengun of the Houston Rocket to win the honours.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward-center Chet Holmgren and Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. have been named the Kia NBA Western and Eastern Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in October/November. pic.twitter.com/xJjFlJe3tu
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) December 4, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch and Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in October/November. pic.twitter.com/nKuNDrMjm9
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) December 4, 2023
In the rookie categories, OKC Thunder center Chet Holmgren and Jaime Jaquez Jr. of the Miami Heat won the honors for the West and East, respectively, while Minnesota Timberwolves’ Chris Finch (West) and Orlando Magic’s Jamahl Mosley (East) took home the coach of the month awards.
