Luka Doncic, Immanuel Quickley Earn NBA Players of the Week Honors
Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and Immanuel Quickley of the Toronto Raptors have been recognized as the NBA Players of the Week. This honor was announced by the NBA for Week 14 of the ongoing season, which spanned from January 19 to January 25.
Luka Doncic’s Stellar Performance
Doncic played a pivotal role in leading the Mavericks to a 2-1 record during the week. He averaged impressive statistics, including:
- 34.3 points per game
- 10.7 rebounds per game
- 9.7 assists per game
His standout performance occurred during a match against the Denver Nuggets, where he achieved a triple-double with 38 points. This win contributed significantly to his second Player of the Week award this season.
Immanuel Quickley’s Breakthrough Week
In the Eastern Conference, Quickley was honored for his first Player of the Week title. His contributions helped the Raptors secure four consecutive road victories. Quickley’s averages included:
- 25.3 points per game
- 6.8 rebounds per game
- 6.8 assists per game
His most notable performance came against the Golden State Warriors, where he scored a career-high 40 points with an extraordinary shooting percentage of 84.6%.
Other Notable Nominees
Other players nominated for the Player of the Week awards included:
Western Conference Nominees
- Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)
- Kevin Durant (Rockets)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
- James Harden (Clippers)
- Naji Marshall (Mavericks)
Eastern Conference Nominees
- Bam Adebayo (Heat)
- Norman Powell (Heat)
- Jalen Duren (Pistons)
- Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
- Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
- Coby White (Bulls)
Both Doncic and Quickley have shown exceptional skill and performance, making a significant impact on their teams during this week.
