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NBA Rookie of the Year power rankings, Week 12: Trae Young ends his shooting slump

By Jerran Anderson

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks is seen during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 31, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks is seen during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 31, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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1. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks

Last rank: 1st (↔)

Luka Doncic remains atop the NBA Rookie of the Year power rankings as he continues to fill the stat sheet and lead the Dallas Mavericks to victories. The Mavs are 18-19, tied for 10th place in the West, but when they’ve won, it’s been due to masterful performances by Doncic.

In December, Doncic produced 21.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game along with four double-doubles. He shot 42.7 percent from the field and 36.5 percent from 3-point range, earning Rookie of the Month honors (again) in the process.

Doncic put up 18 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in a 122-84 victory over the Charlotte Hornets to kick off the New Year on Monday. Alongside Dennis Smith Jr., Doncic is showing that he has the ability to co-exist with anybody in the backcourt. Smith had 18 points and seven assists in the victory as well.

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The Mavericks aren’t too far out of the playoff picture. If Doncic can get them there in Year 1, the NBA Rookie of the Year award could be hard to keep away from him.