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Domantas Sabonis, Joel Embiid named NBA Players of the Week

Published March 14, 2023, 9:00 AMNBA.com News Services
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The All-Star bigs take home the honors for Week 21.

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 21.

Check out their performances from the past week of action.


Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings

Sabonis led the Kings to an undefeated 3-0 week with averages of 20.0 points, 10.7 rebounds and 8.3 assists. His week was highlighted by a 24-point, 13-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in a win over the Knicks. Sabonis is averaging 19.0 points, 12.3 rebounds and 7.0 assists over 64 games this season. The Kings (40-26) are currently tied for 2nd in the West standings.

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Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers

The All-NBA center dominated during Week 21 with averages of 38.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.8 blocks as Philadelphia posted a perfect 4-0 record. Embiid, who leads the league in scoring at 33.4 ppg, has scored 30-plus points in six straight games and 38 times this season. The Sixers (45-22) are currently 3rd in the East standings.

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