Dwight Howard Named NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week

by erivera7 on Dec 21, 2009 3:23 PM EST in News

The Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, Dec. 14, through Sunday, Dec. 20. It marks the second time this season and the ninth time in his career that Howard has earned the league's top weekly honor.

Howard recorded four double-doubles on the week, averaging 17.0 points and league highs of 17.8 rebounds and 4.5 blocks, as the Magic went 3-1. On Dec. 14, Howard tallied 21 points, 23 rebounds and four blocked shots, as Orlando defeated Indiana 106-98 at Amway Arena. He recorded a season-high eight blocks Dec. 16 in a 118-99 home win over Toronto.

Here is a recap of the week for Howard:

Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic

Dec. 14 vs. Indiana: Posted 21 points, 23 rebounds and four blocks in a 106-98 win over the Pacers.

Dec. 16 vs. Toronto: Scored 18 points to go along with 14 rebounds and eight blocks in a 119-99 win over the Raptors.

Dec. 17 @ Miami: Tallied 17 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks in a 104-86 loss to the Heat.

Dec. 19 vs. Portland: Recorded 12 points, 20 rebounds, four blocks and two steals in a 92-83 win over the Trail Blazers.

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Comments

Well deserved

Dwight is the anchor. D12 launches a savage attack on Utah tonight.

by Warlando on Dec 21, 2009 4:43 PM EST reply actions

Pump Up the D ....(D12 that is)

Hope this pumps up D12 for a monsterous game tonight against Utah.

by Michaelc0 on Dec 21, 2009 5:31 PM EST reply actions

oops...monstrous

by Michaelc0 on Dec 21, 2009 5:35 PM EST reply actions

You know, I've become so spoiled by Dwight's exploits that it never really occurred to me that he had such a monster week to garner Player of the Week honors!

NBA Championship or bust in '09-10!!!! GO MAGIC!!!!

by malars on Dec 21, 2009 7:02 PM EST reply actions

Howard's numbers do seem normal for him. Good point.

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by erivera7 on Dec 21, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions

In wins, 19/14/3 is about average for D12

Against Indiana, he was above average in all categories.
Toronto was about average except for the block party.
Miami was actually below average.
Portland was low scoring, but good for rebounds, blocks, and assists.

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I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Dec 22, 2009 10:00 AM EST up reply actions