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Kori Ellis
04-09-2007, 02:11 PM
NEW YORK, April 9, 2007 – The Charlotte Bobcats’ Gerald Wallace and San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, April 2 through Sunday, April 8.

Wallace averaged 30.0 points on .610 shooting to go along with 10.8 rebounds, 4.0 steals and 3.0 assists in leading Charlotte to a 3-1 week. He had four games with three or more steals. Wallace ranks fifth in the NBA with 1.97 steals and has recorded 10 games this season with 30 or more points.

Duncan averaged 21.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.3 blocks in leading the Spurs to a 3-0 week. His two double-doubles for the week bring his season total to 43 on the season, which ranks fifth in the NBA. This season he is shooting .543 from the field, while averaging 20.1. points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.4 blocks in just 34.4 minutes per game.

Here is a closer look at the week for Wallace and Duncan:


Gerald Wallace, Charlotte Bobcats
April 3 vs. Washington: Tallied 34 points, 14 rebounds, three steals and two blocks in a 122-102 win over the Wizards.
April 4 @ Washington: Posted 27 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists and four steals in a 108-100 win over the Wizards.
April 6 vs. Indiana: Netted 29 points along with nine rebounds, five steals and two blocks in a 112-102 loss to the Pacers.
April 8 @ Miami: Totaled 30 points, eight rebounds and four steals in a 111-103 victory over the Heat.

Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
April 3 vs. Seattle: Tallied 14 points, seven assists, five rebounds, a block and a steal in 27 minutes of a 110-91 win over the SuperSonics.
April 5 vs. Phoenix: Added 22 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and five blocks in a 92-85 win over the Suns.
April 7 vs. Golden State: Recorded 28 points, 15 rebounds, three assists and four blocks as the Spurs defeated the Warriors 112-99.

Other nominees for Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week were Denver’s Allen Iverson, Miami’s Shaquille O’Neal, New Jersey’s Vince Carter, New Orleans/Oklahoma City’s Chris Paul, and Toronto’s Chris Bosh.
Cry Havoc
04-09-2007, 02:17 PM
Duncan's numbers this year are absolutely ridiculous, when one considers that only in the latter half of the season has he really turned it on.

I shudder to think what his post-season numbers will be, but I'm wagering they'll be around 26, 13, and 5 with 3 blocks per, on 58% shooting (his % always goes up in the post season).

What say you, Kori?
traitoravery
04-09-2007, 02:20 PM
Duncan's numbers this year are absolutely ridiculous, when one considers that only in the latter half of the season has he really turned it on.


And hes only averaging 34 minutes a game...Hes a Beast. :downspin:
Cry Havoc
04-09-2007, 02:23 PM
And hes only averaging 34 minutes a game...Hes a Beast. :downspin:

I can't WAIT to see him in the playoffs this year. I think we're on the cusp of seeing one of the all-time great playoff performances by a post player. It's almost like the stars are aligning.
mardigan
04-09-2007, 02:24 PM
As I said over 2 years ago, I want Gerald Wallace on this team. He is the perfect SF for the Spurs.
I think many people have stated that numerous times.

And by the way, his stats he is putting up are ridiculous
nkdlunch
04-09-2007, 02:26 PM
Charlotte has been kicking ass. And also Walter Hermann is becoming the beast I said he would be.
11.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, shot 56% from the field, and 52% from three-point range in last 12 games.
duncan228
04-09-2007, 02:35 PM
Duncan is the most amazing player I've ever seen.
He has led this team to greatness before and he will do it again.
td4mvp21
04-09-2007, 02:40 PM
Good week for Duncan. He's really stepped it up after the All-Star break, I can't remember any horrible games for him, just ones where he didn't score a whole lot. He's contributed in so many ways. A well-earned "award".
degenerate_gambler
04-09-2007, 02:47 PM
TD - should get some major DPOY consideration.
PerforatedNeckline
04-09-2007, 02:52 PM
i know this is unnecessary, but i just want to chime in in support of gerald wallace. i love his game. maybe my favorite non-spur in the league.
Cry Havoc
04-09-2007, 03:35 PM
TD - should get some major DPOY consideration.

He should get more than that. I don't know how anyone else merits higher consideration for the DPoY unless it's Bowen.

I think we have two of the top 3 defenders in the league on this team. Amazing. If only we could have picked up Ben Wallace.... :dizzy
kolko
04-09-2007, 04:00 PM
Charlotte has been kicking ass. And also Walter Hermann is becoming the beast I said he would be.
11.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, shot 56% from the field, and 52% from three-point range in last 12 games.
Actually, in the last 12 games he is averaging 17.6 points and 5.5 rebounds.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/4207/gamelog
mabber
04-09-2007, 04:06 PM
Duncan's numbers this year are absolutely ridiculous, when one considers that only in the latter half of the season has he really turned it on.

I shudder to think what his post-season numbers will be, but I'm wagering they'll be around 26, 13, and 5 with 3 blocks per, on 58% shooting (his % always goes up in the post season).

What say you, Kori?

His play and #'s were awesome vs. the Mavs in that playoff series last year. The Mavs had no answer for him.
boutons_
04-09-2007, 04:23 PM
Walter hit b2b 3Gs yesterday in final 40 secs of OT to finish off the Heat@MIA.
samikeyp
04-09-2007, 08:40 PM
TD :tu
spursfan09
04-09-2007, 11:34 PM
He's amazing. Very lucky to have him on the Spurs.
MI21
04-10-2007, 12:23 AM
Fuck I wish Gerald Wallace was a Spur.