Edwards, Embiid Crowned NBA Players of the Week 3

In a remarkable display of prowess on the court, Anthony Edwards and Joel Embiid have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week for Week 3. These players showcased their talent, resulting in standout performances that made them the centers of attention.

Anthony Edwards’ Stellar Performance

– The Minnesota Timberwolves player, Edwards, showed off his skills by averaging an impressive 31.3 points per game on 47.4% shooting.
– Demonstrating his proficiency in free throws, he scored on 84.8% of his attempts.
– Besides, he managed to average 6.3 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 2.0 steals per game, highlighting his all-round prowess.
– Riding on a successful 4-0 week, he now ranks 10th in the NBA in scoring, averaging 28.4 points per game.

Joel Embiid’s Exceptional Performance

– Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers player, led the NBA in scoring for the week with a whopping 36.3 points per game on 51.1.% field goal shooting.
– His high-scoring performance comes complete with an exceptional 90.6% score from his free throw attempts.
– Adding to his successful performance, he averaged 12.5 rebounds and five assists per game, earning him the distinction of being the first player this season to attain such averages over a contiguous four-game span this season.

Conclusion

These accomplishments signal a great start to the NBA season for Edwards and Embiid. Their impressive performances underpin the reasons they were named the NBA’s players of the week. As we continue to navigate through the season, these performances will set the bar for other NBA players aiming for Player of the Week awards in the forthcoming weeks.

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