Luka Samanic named Participant of Month – NBA Weblog
AWARD WINNERS: On Friday, the NBA G League introduced month-to-month award winners for November. Maine’s Luka Samanic (21.7 factors, 11.4 rebounds) was named NBA G League Participant of the Month after main the Celtics to a conference-best 8-2 report. Ontario Clippers head coach Paul Hewitt was named NBA G League Coach of the Month after guiding the Clippers to a league-best 9-2 report.
ANOTHER ONE FOR GABE: Fort Wayne Mad Ants guard Gabe York was named the NBA G League Participant of the Week for video games performed Monday, Nov. 28 by Sunday, Dec. 4. That is the second time this season York has received the award. York averaged 36.5 factors and 5.0 rebounds, highlighted by a 43-point efficiency in opposition to Windy Metropolis on Dec. 3.
SURGING AHEAD: The South Bay Lakers (8-3), fueled by Scotty Pippen Jr. (23.8 ppg, 4.6 apg), completed the week on six-game successful streak, shifting them in the direction of the highest of the West Area standings. The Rio Grande Valley Vipers (9-3) additionally completed the week on a five-game successful streak, rising its lead on the prime of the South Area standings.
TOP PERFORMERS
On Dec. 4, Sioux Falls Skyforce heart Orlando Robinson tallied career-highs with 27 factors and 19 rebounds in a 142-96 win over the Wisconsin Herd.
Texas Legends guard Tyler Dorsey recorded 39 factors, eight rebounds and 5 assists in a 139-129 victory over the Memphis Hustle on Nov. 29.
On Dec. 1, Raptors 905 ahead Reggie Perry posted 24 factors and 24 rebounds in a 127-117 loss to the Delaware Blue Coats.