Pierce was just named player of the week/month

[cMac44111]

NEW YORK -- The Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce and the Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul on Monday were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, March 26, through Sunday, April 1.

Pierce led the Celtics to a 4-0 week, averaging 25.0 points (nearly six above his season average), 8.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists. He scored a season-high 36 points, to go with 10 rebounds in a 102-95 victory over Charlotte on March 26. He capped off the week with a team-high 23 points, seven rebounds and three assists in a 91-72 triumph over the Miami Heat on April 1, the Celtics' fifth win in a row.

Paul guided the Clippers to a 4-0 mark, averaging 21.5 points on 56 percent shooting, while dishing out 11.3 assists per contest. He began the week with 25 points and 10 assists, as the Clippers defeated Paul's former team, the New Orleans Hornets, 97-85 on March 26. Paul, who ranks third in the NBA in assists (8.8 apg), matched his season high with 15 assists in a 103-86 win over the Phoenix Suns on March 28.

Here is a recap of the week for Pierce and Paul:

Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics

March 26 @ Charlotte: Scored a season-high 36 points, to go with 10 rebounds in a 102-95 win over the Bobcats.
March 30 @ Minnesota: Tallied 21 points, nine rebounds and two assists in a 100-79 win over the Timberwolves.
April 1 vs. Miami: Poured in a team-high 23 points, and added seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in a 91-72 victory over the Heat.

Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers

March 26 vs. New Orleans: Scored 25 points, and added 10 assists and four steals in a 97-85 win over the Hornets.
March 28 vs. Phoenix: Scored 15 points, and matched a season high with 15 assists in a 103-86 win over the Suns.
March 30 vs. Portland: Tallied 20 points, 14 assists and four steals in a 98-97 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Other nominees for the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week were Boston's Kevin Garnett, Detroit's Tayshaun Prince, the L.A. Clippers' Blake Griffin, New Jersey's Deron Williams, New York's Carmelo Anthony and Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook.

http://www.nba.com/2012/news/04/02/players-of-the-week/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2

Congrats to Pierce.

[celticslove]

Congrats Captain! just wondering though how come KG never gets this POTY he's been the most consistent player after the ASG for us.

[j804]

Yessir well deserving.....loving the Captain in attack mode.

[syfy9]

Good. Recognition comes seldom, and I hope this can fire up the team for our difficult upcoming stretch.

[azzenfrost]

Well deserved accolade.

[guava_wrench]

Congrats Captain! just wondering though how come KG never gets this POTY he's been the most consistent player after the ASG for us.

It is because it is player of the week, not player of the period since the all star break.

[cMac44111]

I didn't want to start a new post, but The Captain also got Player of the Month.

http://www.nba.com/video/channels/award_nominees/2012/04/04/20120404_kia_pierce_winner.nba/

http://www.nba.com/2012/news/04/04/pierce-durant/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2

NEW YORK -- The Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce and the Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant today were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in March.

Pierce led the Celtics to a 12-5 month (second in the Eastern Conference), averaging 22.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists. Pierce recorded six games of 25 or more points. In 102-95 win at Charlotte on March 26, Pierce recorded season highs of 36 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. Pierce played his 1,000th game with the Celtics against Portland on March 9, becoming the 16th player in NBA history to play in 1,000 games for a single franchise.

Durant captured his second consecutive Player of the Month award, leading Oklahoma City to an 11-5 record (second in the Western Conference) in March. Durant ranked second in the league in scoring (27.6 ppg), netting at least 20 points 15 times and eclipsing 30 on five occasions. He added averages of 8.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists, and recorded three double-doubles. In a 149-140 double overtime win against Minnesota on March 23, Durant scored 40 points and grabbed a season-high 17 rebounds. Two nights later, in a 103-87 victory over Miami, Durant had 28 points, nine rebounds and season-high-tying eight assists.

Here is a closer look at the month for Pierce and Durant:

Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics

March 2 vs. New Jersey: Registered 27 points, eight assists and four rebounds in a 107-94 win over the Nets.
March 4 vs. New York: Scored 34 points, and added seven rebounds and three assists in a 115-111 overtime victory against the Knicks.
March 22 vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Collected 25 points, nine rebounds, two blocks and one steal in a 100-91 win at the Clippers.

Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder

March 1 @ Orlando: Had 38 points and eight rebounds in a 105-102 win at Orlando.
March 21 vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Recorded 32 points, nine rebounds, five assists and a pair of steals in a 114-91 home victory against the Clippers.
March 29 vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Registered a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds in a 102-93 win over the Lakers.

Other nominees for Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month were Atlanta's Joe Johnson and Josh Smith, Boston's Kevin Garnett, Minnesota's Kevin Love, New Jersey's Deron Williams, Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook, and San Antonio's Tony Parker.

[Redz]

wow

good going cap'n

[OmarSekou]

I'm happy but I feel like KG and Rondo have been leading us. I wonder how they vote on these things.

[Redz]

I'm happy but I feel like KG and Rondo have been leading us. I wonder how they vote on these things.

by scoring I guess

you're right though

[SHAQATTACK]

Man I 'm happy for the ol geezer