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Donovan Mitchell, DeMar DeRozan named NBA Players of the Week

Published December 7, 2021, 7:00 AMNBA.com Staff
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The explosive guards each led their teams to undefeated records during Week 7.

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Chicago Bulls guard/forward DeMar DeRozan have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 7.

Check out their performances from the past week of action.

Donovan Mitchell | Utah Jazz

The dynamic guard led the way for Utah during an undefeated, 3-0 week. Mitchell scored 30 or more points in every game during Week 7 with averages of 33.0 points, 5.7 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals. The Jazz (16-7) are the No. 3 seed in the West standings.

DeMar DeRozan | Chicago Bulls

The Bulls’ newcomer continues shine during his first season in Chicago. DeRozan averaged 30.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists during the Bulls’ 3-0 Week 7, which included wins over the Hornets, Knicks and Nets. The Bulls (16-8) are 1/2 game behind the Nets for the No. 1 seed in the East standings.