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West Conf. player of the week: Pau Gasol

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West Conf. player of the week: Pau Gasol 

Post#1 » by dockingsched » Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:37 pm

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Pau Gasol left Sunday's game against the Wizards holding a stack of about a dozen cut-out photos of his head on popsicle sticks, taking home a few souvenirs after the 18,997 people in attendance at Staples Center were given the "Pau-sicles" as part of the league's Noche Latina promotion.

It was a big end to a big week for Gasol, as the NBA announced Monday that he was named the Western Conference player of the week for games played March 15-21.

The 7-foot forward averaged 24.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.0 block while shooting 68.5 percent (third best in the NBA) from the field. The Los Angeles Lakers went 4-0 during the week, beating Golden State, Sacramento, Minnesota and Washington.

Gasol will receive a plaque of commendation from the league, but the giveaway on Sunday was already a good enough prize for the three-time All-Star.

"It was cool," Gasol said. "I hope that the fans had fun with it, that they don't throw them away, that they don't do anything weird with them. ... It was cool to see 20,000 Pau's heads hanging out in the stands.
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nice to see Pau getting back into form as the playoffs approach. ultimately thats all that mattered.
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Post#2 » by KOBE_PAUER » Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:54 pm

The Softie is doing a magnificent season IMO. He's breaking personal records, improving his game, I think his bad performances some weeks ago were more because he was unhealthy physically after his two injurys....I remember some statements here when he played back to back games against Utah and San Antonio making 20+20+ 8assists and 5 blocks. And after that, again.... Hes soft, trade him for Bosh, etc LOL...... Hes rebounding better than ever, playing great on both ends. If Kobe and Gasol can stay healthy, Im not doubt we are winning it with this two playing at his best again.
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Post#3 » by That Nicka » Tue Mar 23, 2010 11:13 pm

He's been ballin lately.. hopefully he keeps it up through the playoffs
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Post#4 » by The Skyhook » Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:36 am

I think it would have been Bynum but he went down. So they gave it to Pau who was playing just as well.
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Re: West Conf. player of the week: Pau Gasol 

Post#5 » by Anklebreaker702 » Thu Mar 25, 2010 5:25 am

I didn't see this one coming but keep it Pau :D
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