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NBA
NEWS - HOWARD
ALDRIDGE NAMED PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
ORLANDO’S DWIGHT HOWARD AND PORTLAND’S LAMARCUS ALDRIDGE NAMED NBA EASTERN AND WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK for games played Jan. 17 through Jan. 23.
BIG MEN TOPS NEW YORK, NY USA Tuesday January 25, 2011 The Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard and the Portland Trail Blazers’ LaMarcus Aldridge were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Jan. 17 through Jan. 23. Howard led Orlando to 3-1 record on the week, averaging 26 points to go along with 13.3 rebounds (tied for third in the league and second in the East) and 1.3 blocks. He recorded three games with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds, giving him 20-10 in 23 games on the season. On Jan. 21, vs. Toronto, he scored 31 points and grabbed 19 rebounds in just three quarters of play, including 17 points and seven rebounds in the third quarter. Aldridge ranked fifth in the league in scoring, averaging 28.3 points to go along with 10.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists. His efforts helped the Trail Blazers go 4-0 to extend their season-high winning streak to five games. On Jan. 27, he scored a career-high 37 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in a 113-102 win over the Timberwolves. Aldridge became the first Trail Blazer to score at least 25 points and grab 10 rebounds in five straight games. Here is a recap of the week for Howard and Aldridge: Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic Jan. 17 @ Boston: Recorded a double-double with 33 points and 13 rebounds in a 109-106 loss to the Celtics. Jan. 19 vs. Philadelphia: Scored 18 points and added seven rebounds in a 99-98 win over the 76ers. Jan. 21 vs. Toronto: Tallied 31 points and 19 rebounds in a 112-72 win over the Raptors. Jan. 22 @ Houston: Earned his third double-double of the week with 22 points and 14 rebounds in a 118-104 win over the Rockets. LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland Trail Blazers Jan. 17 vs. Minnesota: Scored a career high 37 points while adding 12 rebounds in a 113-102 win over the Timberwolves. Jan. 19 @ Sacramento: Recorded 23 points and nine rebounds in a 94-90 win over the Kings. Jan. 20 vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Totaled 28 points and grabbed eight rebounds in a 108-93 win over the Clippers. Jan. 22 vs. Indiana: Tallied 25 points, 12 rebounds and four assists in a 97-92 win over the Pacers. Other nominees for the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week were Atlanta’s Joe Johnson, Charlotte’s D.J. Augustin, Denver’s Carmelo Anthony, Los Angeles Clippers’ Blake Griffin, and New Orleans’ David West. (NBA) © Copyright: National Radio. Any use of these materials, whole or in part, is prohibited unless authorized in writing by National Radio. Contact: nationalradio@yahoo.com All rights reserved.
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