Pistons' Stuckey, Jazz's Williams named Players of the Week
NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2009 -- The Detroit Pistons' Rodney Stuckey and the Utah Jazz's Deron Williams today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Dec. 7, through Sunday, Dec. 13.
Williams averaged 21.8 points, 11.3 assists and 4.3 rebounds, leading the Jazz to a 3-1 week. In consecutive games -- Dec. 10 vs. Orlando, Dec. 12 vs. L.A. Lakers -- Williams led the Jazz in scoring and assists. The wins snapped Orlando's six-game and the Lakers' 11-game winning streaks. Williams (10.1 apg) is one of only three players averaging 10 or more assists (Steve Nash, Phoenix, 11.1; Chris Paul, New Orleans, 10.4).
Deron Williams, Utah Jazz
Dec. 7 vs. San Antonio: Tallied 17 points, 11 assists and three rebounds in a 104-101 win over the Spurs.
Dec. 9 @ L.A. Lakers: Recorded 17 points, eight assists and two rebounds in a 101-77 loss to the Lakers.
Dec. 10 vs. Orlando: Recorded team highs of 32 points and 15 assists, to go along with eight rebounds in a 120-111 win over the Magic.
Dec. 12 vs. L.A. Lakers: Posted team highs of 21 points and 11 assists, and added four rebounds and two steals in a 102-94 win over the Lakers
I didn't know if you guys saw this or not. Congrats to DWill
