NBA Player of the Week: Utah Jazz’ Rudy Gobert, Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler NBA Players of the Week 2- The reigning Kia Defensive Player of the Year led the Jazz to a 3-1 week with averages of 16.3 points, 15.5 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks. On the other hand, the Miami Heat completed a 4-0 week with wins over Orlando Magic, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, and the Memphis Grizzlies.
NBA Players of the Week for Week 2.
West: Rudy Gobert (@utahjazz)
East: Jimmy Butler (@MiamiHEAT) pic.twitter.com/jXx4GDktfN— NBA (@NBA) November 1, 2021
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NBA Player of the Week: Rudy Gobert
Gobert began the week with a season-high 23 points to go with 16 rebounds in a win over the Nuggets. The Jazz is tied with the Warriors at the top of the West standings with a 5-1 record.
The French center has played 6 games in the 2021/22 NBA season and is averaging 16.3 points, 17.2 rebounds, and 1 assist per game.
NBA Player of the Week: Jimmy Butler
Jimmy Butler was at the heart of it all with averages of 28.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 3.3 steals over the four-game stretch. He scored a season-high 36 points against Orlando and 32 against Charlotte.
The Miami Heat is tied with the Bulls, Wizards, and Knicks with a 5-1 record to lead the East.
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