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Nikola Jokic, Trae Young named NBA Players of the Week

Published April 5, 2022, 7:00 AMNBA.com Staff
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The reigning Kia NBA MVP and Atlanta's All-Star guard take home the honors for Week 24.

Denver Nuggets All-Star center Nikola Jokic and Atlanta Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 24.

Check out their performances from the past week of action.

Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets

The reigning Kia NBA MVP led Denver to a 3-1 week with averages of 34.8 points, 17.3 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 2.0 steals. He closed out the week with three straight games scoring 37-plus points. The Nuggets (47-32) are currently No. 5 in the West standings.

Trae Young | Atlanta Hawks

The dynamic guard powered the Hawks to an undefeated, 4-0 week with averages of 30.3 points, 10.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds. Young tallied 41 points against Oklahoma City on Wednesday and 16 assists against Indiana on Monday. The Hawks (41-37) are currently No. 8 in the East standings.