By Nick Jones, UK Athletics
The numbers behind what makes Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins so special: http://t.co/G7m6S7JKt8
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 19, 2014
Week four in the NBA was highlighted by a heavyweight matchup between two of the most dominant big men the league has to offer. DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis squared off on Tuesday night as the Pelicans edged the Kings 106-100.Even in a losing effort Cousins was still able to battle one of the toughest frontcourts in the NBA as he scored 24 points and grabbed 17 rebounds. Davis had 28 points, nine rebounds, three blocks and two steals in the Pelicans’ win.Both bigs followed up their blockbuster battle with even more dominance later in the week. Cousins was named Western Conference Player of the Week for the second time in his career as he finished out the week with 31 points and 18 rebounds in a road win Sunday against the Timberwolves. Davis posted a career-high 43 points to go along with 14 rebounds in a 106-94 win against former Cat Enes Kanter and the Utah Jazz.Kanter has solidified his role as a starter and major contributor for the Jazz while averaging 13 points and six rebounds through 11 games this season. Other week four highlightsEric Bledsoe has been a model of consistency in his first 14 games under a new contract for the Phoenix Suns. In week four Bledsoe was the focus in leading the Suns to a 4-0 record on the road dating back to last Monday. The former Kentucky guard posted 14 points, six assists, and six rebounds per game during the current win-streak for phoenix.James Young shined in his D-League stint with the Maine Red Claws. The rookie shooting guard scored 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds in a winning effort for the Celtics’ D-League affiliate. The goal for Young was to use his time in the D-League to work back into game shape after sustaining multiple injuries in the preseason. He is set to rejoin the Celtics this week for their home stand against the Bulls and the Spurs.Week five TV scheduleWednesday: Memphis (Tayshaun Prince) @ L.A. Lakers 10:30 p.m. on NBA TVFriday: L.A. Clippers @ Houston (Terrence Jones) 8:00 p.m. on NBA TVSaturday: New Orleans (Anthony Davis, Darius Miller) @ Washington (John Wall) 7:00 p.m. on NBA TV
|
Player (Team) |
Games Played |
Games Started |
MPG |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
BPG |
SPG |
|
Eric Bledsoe (Suns) |
14 |
14 |
30.4 |
13.4 |
5.3 |
5.5 |
0.5 |
1.1 |
|
DeMarcus Cousins (Kings) |
13 |
13 |
31.5 |
23.2 |
12.3 |
1.9 |
1.5 |
1.1 |
|
Anthony Davis (Pelicans) |
12 |
12 |
36.6 |
26.3 |
11.4 |
1.8 |
3.5 |
2.2 |
|
Archie Goodwin (Suns) |
6 |
0 |
7.3 |
2.8 |
1.2 |
0.5 |
0.0 |
0.2 |
|
Chuck Hayes (Raptors) |
7 |
0 |
10.9 |
1.0 |
2.1 |
1.3 |
0.1 |
0.9 |
|
Terrence Jones (Rockets) |
4 |
4 |
29.3 |
14.0 |
7.5 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
1.0 |
|
Enes Kanter (Jazz) |
14 |
14 |
23.5 |
12.9 |
6.3 |
0.5 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
|
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (Hornets) |
6 |
6 |
23.3 |
9.8 |
5.5 |
1.3 |
0.8 |
0.2 |
|
Brandon Knight (Bucks) |
14 |
14 |
33.6 |
18.1 |
5.3 |
6.4 |
0.1 |
1.2 |
|
Darius Miller (Pelicans) |
4 |
0 |
7.3 |
0.5 |
0.3 |
0.5 |
0.0 |
0.2 |
|
Nerlens Noel (76ers) |
11 |
8 |
29.1 |
7.5 |
6.5 |
1.8 |
1.3 |
1.4 |
|
Nazr Mohammed (Bulls) |
2 |
0 |
10.5 |
0.5 |
3.0 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.0 |
|
Patrick Patterson (Raptors) |
13 |
3 |
24.6 |
7.2 |
4.8 |
1.6 |
0.5 |
0.8 |
|
Tayshaun Prince (Grizzlies) |
8 |
6 |
22.9 |
7.1 |
2.9 |
0.8 |
0.0 |
0.4 |
|
Rajon Rondo (Celtics) |
11 |
11 |
33.0 |
11.1 |
7.5 |
10.7 |
0.2 |
1.7 |
|
John Wall (Wizards) |
12 |
12 |
35.7 |
19.4 |
4.3 |
9.1 |
0.6 |
2.7 |
|
James Young (Celtics) |
3 |
0 |
4.0 |
3.0 |
0.3 |
0.0 |
0.3 |
0.0 |
