The Charlotte Bobcats' Steve Clifford and the Memphis Grizzlies' Dave Joerger on Thursday were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in April.
Clifford guided the Bobcats to the league's best record in April at 7-1 (.875). Charlotte notched wins over three playoff teams during the month, beating the Washington Wizards, Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls.
Joerger led the Grizzlies to a 6-2 (.750) mark in April, including a perfect 4-0 record at home. Memphis topped the Miami Heat on April 9, their first of five consecutive wins to finish the season.
Other nominees for Coach of the Month were Atlanta's Mike Budenholzer, Chicago's Tom Thibodeau, Dallas' Rick Carlisle, New York's Mike Woodson, Portland's Terry Stotts, Toronto's Dwane Casey and Washington's Randy Wittman.