Pierce, Allen Named Players of the Week

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Jan. 5, through Jan. 11 
Pierce, Allen Named Players of the Week 
 
NEW YORK, Jan. 12 b The Boston Celtics Paul Pierce and Seattle SuperSonics 
Ray Allen were today named the Eastern Conference and Western Conference Players 
of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, January 5 through Sunday, 
January 11. 

Pierce led the Celtics to a 3-1 record averaging 25.8 points, 9.0 rebounds 
and 5.8 assists, recording two double-doubles (points-rebounds) against Eastern 
Conference opponents Orlando and Detroit. 
Allen and the SuperSonics, winners or seven of their last 10 games, went 3-1 
for the week. Allen recorded season-highs of 42 points and 16 field goals made 
in Seattlebs 119-108 overtime win against Portland. Allen averaged 26.8 
points on .482 shooting and dished out 7.3 assists per game. 

Here is a closer look at the week for Pierce and Allen: 
Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics
Jan. 5 vs. Detroit b Recorded 27 points, six rebounds and five assists in a 
78-68 loss to the Pistons.
Jan. 7 vs. Orlando b Had 19 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the 
Celtics defeated the Magic 101-93.
Jan. 9 vs. Cleveland b Tallied 30 points on 8-of-15 shooting, 12 rebounds and 
eight assists in a 107-82 win over Cleveland.
Jan. 11 @ Houston b Had 27 points, 13 in the first quarter, and eight 
rebounds in a 97-93 road win over the Rockets. 


Ray Allen, Seattle SuperSonics
Jan. 5 vs. Portland b Recorded a season-high with 42 points, eight assists 
and six rebounds in a 119-108 overtime win over Portland.
Jan. 7 vs. Sacramento b Had 22 points, seven rebounds and nine assists as the 
Sonics defeated the Kings 104-93.
Jan. 9 vs. Memphis b Had 15 points and seven assists to record a Western 
Conference win over the Grizzlies, 122-116.
Jan. 11@ Golden State b Scored 28 points, while recording eight rebounds and 
five assists in an 113-110 overtime loss to the Warriors. 


Other nominees for Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week were 
Detroitbs Ben Wallace, Indianabs Ron Artest, Milwaukeebs Desmond Mason, 
Minnesotabs Kevin Garnett, Orlandobs Tracy McGrady, Sacramentobs Peja Stojakovic and 
San Antoniobs Tim Duncan. 

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