AWARD WINNERS: On Friday, the NBA G League announced monthly award winners for November. Maine’s Luka Samanic (21.7 points, 11.4 rebounds) was named NBA G League Player of the Month after leading the Celtics to a conference-best 8-2 record. 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 record.
ANOTHER ONE FOR GABE: Fort Wayne Mad Ants guard Gabe York was named the NBA G League Player of the Week for games played Monday, Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 4. This is the second time this season York has won the award. York averaged 36.5 points and 5.0 rebounds, highlighted by a 43-point performance against Windy City on Dec. 3.
SURGING AHEAD: The South Bay Lakers (8-3), fueled by Scotty Pippen Jr. (23.8 ppg, 4.6 apg), finished the week on six-game winning streak, moving them towards the top of the West Region standings. The Rio Grande Valley Vipers (9-3) also finished the week on a five-game winning streak, increasing its lead at the top of the South Region standings.
TOP PERFORMERS
On Dec. 4, Sioux Falls Skyforce center Orlando Robinson tallied career-highs with 27 points and 19 rebounds in a 142-96 win over the Wisconsin Herd.
Texas Legends guard Tyler Dorsey recorded 39 points, eight rebounds and five assists in a 139-129 victory over the Memphis Hustle on Nov. 29.
On Dec. 1, Raptors 905 forward Reggie Perry posted 24 points and 24 rebounds in a 127-117 loss to the Delaware Blue Coats.
