NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2007 – The Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard and the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Jackson today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Dec. 2.
Howard led the Magic to a 3-1 week, averaging 23.8 points and 15.3 rebounds in 38.8 minutes. On Nov. 28 at Seattle, Howard tallied a career-high 39 points, to go along with 16 rebounds and five blocks. Howard recorded his eighth career 20-point/20-rebound game on Nov. 30 at Phoenix scoring 30 points and grabbing 23 rebounds. This is Howard’s second Player of the Week nod this season.
Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
Nov. 26 @ Portland: Tallied nine points, 14 rebounds and three blocks in an 85-74 win over the Trail Blazers.
Nov. 28 @ Seattle: Poured in 39 points to go along with 16 rebounds and five blocks in a 110-94 win over the SuperSonics.
Nov. 30 @ Phoenix: Collected 30 points, 23 rebounds and two blocks in a 106-110 loss to the Suns.
Dec. 2 @ L.A. Lakers: Notched 17 points, eight rebounds and five blocks in a 104-97 win over the Lakers.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2007 – The Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard and the Utah Jazz’s Carlos Boozer today were named Eastern Conference and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played from the start of the season (Oct. 30) through November.
Howard averaged 23.8 points on .618 shooting and a league-high 15.0 rebounds while leading the Magic to a 14-4 record. The 14 victories tied for the league high for wins in November with San Antonio. Howard recorded an NBA-best 15 double-doubles and scored 30 or more points six times, including a career-high 39 in a 110-94 win on Nov. 28 in Seattle.
Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
Nov. 14 @ Cleveland: Had 35 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks in a 117-116 overtime victory.
Nov. 21 @ San Antonio: Recorded a 34-point, 16-board double-double in a 128-110 road loss.
Nov. 23 vs. Charlotte: Posted 34 points, 17 rebounds, four blocks and three steals in a 105-93 victory.
Nov. 30 @ Phoenix: Scored 30 points and grabbed 23 boards – his eighth career 20-point/20-rebound game – in a 110-106 loss.
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