Garnett named the best in the East
December, 7, 2009
12/07/09
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By ESPNBoston.com staff
Kevin Garnett's efforts in helping the Celtics finish a perfect four-game road trip were acknowledged by the NBA Monday as he was named the Eastern Conference's player of the week.
Garnett led the Celtics to a 3-0 week, averaging 19.7 points on .706 shooting from the field, 7.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists. He capped the week by scoring 23 points on 10-of-11 shooting in a 105-87 win over Oklahoma City.
Garnett also had 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists against San Antonio, and 16 points, 7 boards and 5 assists against the Bobcats.
Garnett led the Celtics to a 3-0 week, averaging 19.7 points on .706 shooting from the field, 7.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists. He capped the week by scoring 23 points on 10-of-11 shooting in a 105-87 win over Oklahoma City.
Garnett also had 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists against San Antonio, and 16 points, 7 boards and 5 assists against the Bobcats.
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UPCOMING GAMES
| W-L | PF | PA | HM | AW | STK | L10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | 7-5 | 88.3 | 84.7 | 5-1 | 2-4 | L1 | 6-4 |
| ATL | 2-4 | 82.2 | 86.8 | 2-1 | 0-3 | L1 | 2-4 |
| W-L | PF | PA | HM | AW | STK | L10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | 7-5 | 88.3 | 84.7 | 5-1 | 2-4 | L1 | 6-4 |
| ATL | 2-4 | 82.2 | 86.8 | 2-1 | 0-3 | L1 | 2-4 |
| W-L | PF | PA | HM | AW | STK | L10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 2-4 | 82.2 | 86.8 | 2-1 | 0-3 | L1 | 2-4 |
| BOS | 7-5 | 88.3 | 84.7 | 5-1 | 2-4 | L1 | 6-4 |
TEAM LEADERS
| POINTS | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Paul Pierce
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| OTHER LEADERS | ||||||||||||
| Rebounds | K. Garnett | 8.2 | ||||||||||
| Assists | R. Rondo | 11.7 | ||||||||||
| Steals | R. Rondo | 1.8 | ||||||||||
| Blocks | J. O'Neal | 1.7 | ||||||||||
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