NBA Week 9: Stats summary
Stats summary for games played Monday, Dec. 23, through Sunday, Dec. 29.
Stats leaders of the week
Points: Kevin Durant (32), Blake Griffin (31.7), Kyrie Irving, LeBron James (30), Kevin Love (29). Rookies: Michael Carter-Williams (20).
Rebounds: DeMarcus Cousins (15), DeAndre Jordan (14.7), Al Jefferson (14.3), Dwight Howard (13.6), Miles Plumlee (13.3). Rookies: Giannis Antetokounmpo (7).
Assists: Chris Paul (12), Stephen Curry (11.3), Kyle Lowry, Tyreke Evans (10.3), Jeff Teague (9.8). Rookies: Victor Oladipo (6.7)
Blocks: Tim Duncan, John Henson (3.5), DeAndre Jordan (3.3) Amir Johnson (2.3), Serge Ibaka, James Johnson (2). Rookies: Giannis Antetokounmpo (1.7).
Steals: Ricky Rubio (4.5), Chris Paul (4.3), Michael Carter-Williams (4), Thaddeus Young (3.5), Mike Conley y Ty Lawson (2.7).
Efficiency: Kevin Durant (37.7), Kevin Love (36.5), Chris Paul (35), Blake Griffin (32.3), Lance Stephenson (31.5). Rookies: Michael Carter-Williams (22.5)
*Minimum of 2 games played. Rookies in italic.
Best games
- Kevin Love (Minnesota): 33 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists vs. Milwaukee.
- Chris Paul (L.A. Clippers): 34 points, 16 assists, 6 steals vs. Portland.
- Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City): 33 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists vs. Houston.
- Kyle Lowry (Toronto): 32 points, 8 rebounds, 11 assists vs. New York.
- Blake Griffin (L.A. Clippers): 40 points, 10 rebounds vs. Utah.
- LeBron James (Miami): 38 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists vs. Atlanta.
Rookies
- Michael Carter-Williams (Philadelphia): 27 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals vs. Phoenix.
Best and worst teams of the week
Best teams: Golden State Warriors (4-0), Oklahoma City Thunder (3-0), Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves (2-0), Boston Celtics (1-0), Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs (3-1).
Worst teams: Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers (0-4), Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee Bucks (0-3), New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets (1-3).