Alperen Sengun, Jalen Brunson named Players of the Week
NBA Communications: Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 11 of the 2023-24 season (Jan. 1-7).
Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner were both nominees for Eastern Conference Player of the Week, which was won by New York’s Jalen Brunson. – 3:48 PM
Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner were both nominees for Eastern Conference Player of the Week, which was won by New York’s Jalen Brunson. – 3:48 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Alperen Sengun has been awarded Western Conference Player of the Week. – 3:35 PM
Alperen Sengun has been awarded Western Conference Player of the Week. – 3:35 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson is Eastern Conference Player of the Week, NBA says. pic.twitter.com/Ar8GoFNhIQ – 3:33 PM
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson is Eastern Conference Player of the Week, NBA says. pic.twitter.com/Ar8GoFNhIQ – 3:33 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Houston’s Alperen Şengün and New York’s Jalen Brunson are the NBA players of the week. pic.twitter.com/uAh30prdIy – 3:32 PM
Houston’s Alperen Şengün and New York’s Jalen Brunson are the NBA players of the week. pic.twitter.com/uAh30prdIy – 3:32 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
NBA Leaders in Plus/Minus in 2024:
1. Isaiah Hartenstein: +94
2. OG Anunoby: +85
3. Jalen Brunson: +81
4. Josh Hart: +60
5. Jayson Tatum: +53
6. Walker Kessler: +53
7. Julius Randle: +52 – 9:01 AM
NBA Leaders in Plus/Minus in 2024:
1. Isaiah Hartenstein: +94
2. OG Anunoby: +85
3. Jalen Brunson: +81
4. Josh Hart: +60
5. Jayson Tatum: +53
6. Walker Kessler: +53
7. Julius Randle: +52 – 9:01 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
This was a huge win for the Rockets tonight against the Bucks. Great bench minutes from Amen, Cam and Holiday. Sengun led the team with 21. Jabari (14p-12r) put in 40 minutes. Jalen Green had some really good stretches. And Jeff Green continues to bail out the Rockets at several… – 10:51 PM
This was a huge win for the Rockets tonight against the Bucks. Great bench minutes from Amen, Cam and Holiday. Sengun led the team with 21. Jabari (14p-12r) put in 40 minutes. Jalen Green had some really good stretches. And Jeff Green continues to bail out the Rockets at several… – 10:51 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Rockets young duo tonight:
Sengun — Jabari —
21 PTS 14 PTS
11 REB 12 REB
Undefeated when they both have a double-double. pic.twitter.com/hCosb7nY6N – 10:48 PM
Rockets young duo tonight:
Sengun — Jabari —
21 PTS 14 PTS
11 REB 12 REB
Undefeated when they both have a double-double. pic.twitter.com/hCosb7nY6N – 10:48 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Off the beautiful pass from Sengun, Jabari knocks down a clutch triple from the corner pic.twitter.com/o1zI0wmYHo – 10:41 PM
Off the beautiful pass from Sengun, Jabari knocks down a clutch triple from the corner pic.twitter.com/o1zI0wmYHo – 10:41 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jalen Brunson tonight:
33 PTS
8 AST
4-8 3P
Already 3rd all-time in 30-point games by a Knicks points guard. statmuse.com/nba/player/jal… – 9:20 PM
Jalen Brunson tonight:
33 PTS
8 AST
4-8 3P
Already 3rd all-time in 30-point games by a Knicks points guard. statmuse.com/nba/player/jal… – 9:20 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
jalen brunson is now officially the *sole* nba leader in charges drawn with 21 – 8:31 PM
jalen brunson is now officially the *sole* nba leader in charges drawn with 21 – 8:31 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Smith Jr., Tate, Sengun, Green, VanVleet.
Bucks starters: Antetokounmpo, Middleton, Lopez, Beasley, Lillard. – 7:46 PM
Rockets starters: Smith Jr., Tate, Sengun, Green, VanVleet.
Bucks starters: Antetokounmpo, Middleton, Lopez, Beasley, Lillard. – 7:46 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
After gaurding Jalen Brunson last night, Nico Batum draws the assignment on Lauri Markkanen to start this one. – 7:41 PM
After gaurding Jalen Brunson last night, Nico Batum draws the assignment on Lauri Markkanen to start this one. – 7:41 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Billy Donovan credits Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle in Bulls loss to Knicks bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/04/chi… pic.twitter.com/rz7yptsl9k – 1:00 PM
Billy Donovan credits Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle in Bulls loss to Knicks bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/04/chi… pic.twitter.com/rz7yptsl9k – 1:00 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Jalen Brunson, visiting Knicks rout shorthanded Sixers, 128-92 inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:41 AM
Jalen Brunson, visiting Knicks rout shorthanded Sixers, 128-92 inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:41 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Alperen Sengun taught Rudy Gobert how to dance 🕺
pic.twitter.com/zpsYjIumc5 – 2:45 AM
Alperen Sengun taught Rudy Gobert how to dance 🕺
pic.twitter.com/zpsYjIumc5 – 2:45 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Even Rudy Gobert can’t stop Alperen Sengun 😵💫
pic.twitter.com/3oGYaUKAfN – 1:51 AM
Even Rudy Gobert can’t stop Alperen Sengun 😵💫
pic.twitter.com/3oGYaUKAfN – 1:51 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
In measuring-stick game, Knicks rout 76ers
Jalen Brunson scored 29 points and Quentin Grimes had all 19 of his points in the fourth quarter. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 11:55 PM
In measuring-stick game, Knicks rout 76ers
Jalen Brunson scored 29 points and Quentin Grimes had all 19 of his points in the fourth quarter. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 11:55 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Josh Hart (10 PTS, 15 REB, 6 AST) was +46 in 30 min, the highest figure in the NBA this year, per @statsmuse. Jalen Brunson asked Hart about it in the locker room & Hart said, “They staggered my minutes with you, so it was easy.” Here’s Hart on bench unit:
pic.twitter.com/MbGrOGUxTP – 11:46 PM
Josh Hart (10 PTS, 15 REB, 6 AST) was +46 in 30 min, the highest figure in the NBA this year, per @statsmuse. Jalen Brunson asked Hart about it in the locker room & Hart said, “They staggered my minutes with you, so it was easy.” Here’s Hart on bench unit:
pic.twitter.com/MbGrOGUxTP – 11:46 PM
Jalen Brunson @jalenbrunson1
I tried to dunk but I think they raised the rim last minute 😅 – 11:20 PM
I tried to dunk but I think they raised the rim last minute 😅 – 11:20 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Jalen Brunson, visiting Knicks rout shorthanded Sixers, 128-92 inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 10:55 PM
Jalen Brunson, visiting Knicks rout shorthanded Sixers, 128-92 inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 10:55 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Ime Udoka on how the Timberwolves slowed down Alperen Sengun: “Just had a good defender (Gobert) on him and he didn’t win that matchup tonight.” – 10:28 PM
Ime Udoka on how the Timberwolves slowed down Alperen Sengun: “Just had a good defender (Gobert) on him and he didn’t win that matchup tonight.” – 10:28 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
FINAL: Knicks 128, Sixers 92 in one of the Sixers’ worst performances of the season. Knicks had 33 fastbreak points, hit 18 three-pointers and got 30 from Jalen Brunson. Embiid with 30 and 10 to keep that streak alive, but that’s about it.
Up next: Tomorrow vs. Utah. – 10:05 PM
FINAL: Knicks 128, Sixers 92 in one of the Sixers’ worst performances of the season. Knicks had 33 fastbreak points, hit 18 three-pointers and got 30 from Jalen Brunson. Embiid with 30 and 10 to keep that streak alive, but that’s about it.
Up next: Tomorrow vs. Utah. – 10:05 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jalen Brunson tonight:
30 PTS
4 3P
3-0 in 2024. statmuse.com/nba/player/jal… – 10:01 PM
Jalen Brunson tonight:
30 PTS
4 3P
3-0 in 2024. statmuse.com/nba/player/jal… – 10:01 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Tom Thibodeau has pulled Jalen Brunson with the Knicks up 34. More Deuce McBride minutes are underway. Well deserved. – 9:58 PM
Tom Thibodeau has pulled Jalen Brunson with the Knicks up 34. More Deuce McBride minutes are underway. Well deserved. – 9:58 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson has logged 27 minutes and is set to check in at the 9:55 mark of the fourth quarter. If he closes the game, which is likely, he will play 37 minutes. 41, 38 and 37 minutes in the 3 games since the Quickley trade. – 9:43 PM
Jalen Brunson has logged 27 minutes and is set to check in at the 9:55 mark of the fourth quarter. If he closes the game, which is likely, he will play 37 minutes. 41, 38 and 37 minutes in the 3 games since the Quickley trade. – 9:43 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Knicks have had a 4:30 scoring drought and only have 13 points in the third quarter and still have an 88-76.
Jalen Brunson just checked out of the game, too. Big couple minutes to end the third to see if Philly can make a push back into this while Embiid is out here. – 9:27 PM
The Knicks have had a 4:30 scoring drought and only have 13 points in the third quarter and still have an 88-76.
Jalen Brunson just checked out of the game, too. Big couple minutes to end the third to see if Philly can make a push back into this while Embiid is out here. – 9:27 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Jalen Brunson in the first half:
🔸 21 PTS (16 in the 2nd)
🔹 Knicks up by 20 vs. Philly pic.twitter.com/HntloheSNc – 8:50 PM
Jalen Brunson in the first half:
🔸 21 PTS (16 in the 2nd)
🔹 Knicks up by 20 vs. Philly pic.twitter.com/HntloheSNc – 8:50 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Knicks take a 75-55 lead over the Sixers into halftime:
– Jalen Brunson is cooking with 21 points on 8/12 FG
– Deuce McBride sparked the run with 12 Q1 points on 4/4 3PT
– Embiid + Maxey = 36 points. All other Sixers = 19 PTS on 7/19 FG
– DiVincenzo: 11 PTS, 3/3 3PT – 8:45 PM
Knicks take a 75-55 lead over the Sixers into halftime:
– Jalen Brunson is cooking with 21 points on 8/12 FG
– Deuce McBride sparked the run with 12 Q1 points on 4/4 3PT
– Embiid + Maxey = 36 points. All other Sixers = 19 PTS on 7/19 FG
– DiVincenzo: 11 PTS, 3/3 3PT – 8:45 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Sengun having no problem attacking Gobert 1 on 1. He’s 4-for-5 for 9 points in the early going. – 8:21 PM
Sengun having no problem attacking Gobert 1 on 1. He’s 4-for-5 for 9 points in the early going. – 8:21 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Knicks-Sixers opens with OG Anunoby defending Tyrese Maxey and Nic Batum face-guarding Jalen Brunson. – 7:48 PM
Knicks-Sixers opens with OG Anunoby defending Tyrese Maxey and Nic Batum face-guarding Jalen Brunson. – 7:48 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Smith Jr., Tate, Sengun, Green, VanVleet.
Timberwolves starters: Towns, McDaniels, Gobert, Edwards, Conley. – 7:39 PM
Rockets starters: Smith Jr., Tate, Sengun, Green, VanVleet.
Timberwolves starters: Towns, McDaniels, Gobert, Edwards, Conley. – 7:39 PM
More on this storyline
The NBA today announced the star-studded lineup of players that will be featured in season two of the NBA Entertainment original “Pass the Rock” on the NBA App, including Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren, Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama. -via NBA.com / January 8, 2024
“Pass the Rock” will take fans behind-the-scenes into the lives of some of the game’s rising stars and offer exclusive commentary from each player as they navigate the season, capturing everything from their on-court goals and how they prepare for games to their personal passions. -via NBA.com / January 8, 2024
Fred Katz: Jalen Brunson on what makes OG Anunoby a great defender: “I don’t know. The dude’s just a freak of nature. I’m watching the same thing you guys are watching. Just like, “Oh, wow! Mmm. OK.’” -via Twitter @FredKatz / January 4, 2024
“I’m sure it would have worked out,” Lopez said. “Sengun is such a talented, smart basketball player, he would have definitely made my life easy. The way he can score the ball, he can share the ball, you don’t typically see those things in a young player. He’ll continue to grow and continue to be great. He’s a tough cover. You can see he’s a winning basketball player. Just being (in Milwaukee) and seeing the way Giannis and I benefit one another; we have games that definitely fit together and improve each other and the team. I think obviously, as great as (Şengün) is at what he does, we could have meshed similarly.” -via Houston Chronicle / January 6, 2024
The Nets met Jacque Vaughn’s desire to improve their effort on both ends, but the Houston Rockets prevailed en route to a 112-101 victory. Alperen Şengün led the Rockets with 30 points on 11 of 17 shooting and eight rebounds. But the third-year Turkish native had another sensational performance during the third quarter. After scoring 14 points during the first half, Şengün scored 12 points in the third, which led to the Rockets holding a 77-68 lead entering the fourth period. -via Sports Illustrated / January 3, 2024
Justin Kubatko: Alperen Sengun last night: 
26 PTS 9 AST 3 STL 9-13 FG Sengun has scored at least 22 points in each of his last six games, averaging 27.8 PPG, 9.7 RPG, and 5.3 APG with 60/40/86 shooting splits over that span. Read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/8Q6W0oIodv -via Twitter @jkubatko / January 2, 2024
26 PTS 9 AST 3 STL 9-13 FG Sengun has scored at least 22 points in each of his last six games, averaging 27.8 PPG, 9.7 RPG, and 5.3 APG with 60/40/86 shooting splits over that span. Read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/8Q6W0oIodv -via Twitter @jkubatko / January 2, 2024