On December 31st, Beijing time, the NBA officially announced the weekly MVPs for the 10th week of the season in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. 76ers star Tyrese Maxey and Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were selected, both averaging over 30 points per game. Irving, Brunson, and Reeves were among those nominated.
Eastern Conference Weekly MVP - Tyrese Maxey
Last week, Maxey led the 76ers to a 3-0 record, averaging 32.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game. He scored 32 points with 10 rebounds and 8 assists against the Spurs, 33 points with 12 assists and 4 rebounds against the Celtics, and 32 points with 6 assists against the Jazz. Maxey achieved three consecutive games with over 30 points, leading the team to a happy three-game winning streak.
This is Maxey's first time being named the Eastern Conference Weekly MVP this season and the second time in his career. He previously won the award on October 10, 2023. The official 76ers account posted a poster to congratulate Maxey.
Currently, the 76ers are ranked 11th in the East with a record of 12 wins and 17 losses. So far this season, Maxey has played in 23 games, averaging 26 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 2 steals per game, ranking first in scoring on the team.
Western Conference Weekly MVP - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Last week, Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a 4-0 record, averaging 35.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 6 assists per game. He scored 41 points with 9 rebounds and 3 assists against the Wizards, 45 points with 7 rebounds and 8 assists against the Pacers, 22 points with 4 rebounds and 6 assists against the Hornets, and 35 points with 6 rebounds, 7 assists, and 4 blocks against the Grizzlies.
This is Gilgeous-Alexander's first time winning the Western Conference Weekly MVP this season and the fifth time in his career. The official Thunder account posted a poster to congratulate him.
Currently, the Thunder have an 11-game winning streak, ranking first in the West with a record of 26 wins and 5 losses. Gilgeous-Alexander has played in 31 games, averaging 31 points, 5.6 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game, ranking second in scoring in the league.
Weekly MVP Nominees:
West: Irving, Powell, Zubac, Randle, Lakers' Reeves, and Blazers' Sharpe
East: Brunson, Cunningham, Tyler Herro, Hawks' Hunter, Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, and Cavaliers' Mitchell