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NBA Awards Watch: Week 22

By Jared Brownlee

Mar 30, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after a made shot against the Utah Jazz during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 30, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after a made shot against the Utah Jazz during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Rookie of the Year

Mar 27, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) reacts after a call during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 27, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) reacts after a call during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Michael Carter-Williams
2. Victor Oladipo
3. Trey Burke

FG% 3P% FT RPG AST STL PTS
Trey Burke .381 .338 .890 3.0 5.4 0.6 12.8
Michael Carter-Williams .391 .261 .694 6.0 6.2 2.0 16.6
Victor Oladipo .412 .309 .782 4.3 4.2 1.6 14.0

Saturday night, Carter-Williams and the 76ers finally got a win and did not make history by setting the league’s worst ever losing streak. Congratulations! It likely won’t be the only win for MCW though, as he remains the favorite for top rookie, showcasing his all-around game all season long. Oladipo has a complete game as well – he just hasn’t been as consistent as MCW. Speaking of consistency, last Saturday against the Magic, Burke hit the game-winning three and scored 17 points. He scored only two points with three assists in 29 minutes against the Thunder on Sunday. The day in the life of an NBA rookie these days …