NBA Week 8: Stats summary
Stats summary for games played Monday, Dic. 16, through Sunday, Dec. 22.
Stats leaders of the week
Points: Damian Lillard (33.,7), Kevin Love (31.5), Carmelo Anthony (30.3), Joe Johnson (28.5), Kemba Walker (26.8). Rookies: Michael Carter-Williams (17).
Rebounds: Andrew Bogut (16), Kevin Love (15.3), DeAndre Jordan (15), Zach Randolph, Dwight Howard, David Lee (13.3). Rookies: Steven Adams (5).
Assists: Deron Williams (13.3), Stephen Curry (12), Jeff Teague, Michael Carter-Williams (11), Chris Paul (10.5).
Blocks: DeAndre Jordan, Brandan Wright, Dwight Howard (3), Andre Drummond (2.8), Elton Brand, Carmelo Anthony (2.7). Rookies: Steven Adams (1.5).
Steals: Stephen Curry, Monta Ellis (3.3), John Wall, Jordan Hamilton, James Harden (3). Rookies: Michael Carter-Williams (2).
Efficiency: Kevin Love (38), LeBron James, Dwight Howard (34.7), Joe Johnson (34.5), Damian Lillard (32). Rookies: Michael Carter-Williams (21)
*Minimum of 2 games played. Rookies in italic.
Best games
- Kevin Love (Minnesota): 45 points, 19 rebounds, 6 assists against L.A. Clippers, 29 points, 15 rebounds, 9 assists against Portland.
- Dwight Howard (Houston): 35 points, 19 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks against Detroit.
- DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento): 30 points, 17 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals against Charlotte.
- Damian Lillard (Portland): 36 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists (8-for-12 3-pointers) against Cleveland.
- Joe Johnson (Brooklyn): 37 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists against Phialdelphia.
Rookies
- Trey Burke (Utah): 30 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals against Orlando.
Best and worst teams of the week
Best teams: Los Angeles Clippers (4-0), Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat, Washington Wizards (3-0), Charlotte Bobcats, Oklahoma City Thunder (3-1).
Worst teams :Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Pelicans (0-3), Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings (1-3).