The Portland Trail Blazers broke their six-game losing streak with a win over the Denver Nuggets to start the week, but then fell to the San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks to go 1-2 on the week.
There were plenty of individual strong performances in one or two games this week, but the biggest standout performer was the Blazer of the Week, Shaedon Sharpe.
Sharpe scored 27 points and then 25 points against the Nuggets and Spurs, respectively, leading to a 22.7 point per-game average for the week. He also averaged 3.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game this week while shooting 54.2% from the field and 33.3% from behind the arc.
After a hot start to the year, Sharpe’s scoring numbers slowed down a bit, but that recovered this week for a pair of strong performances. His aggressiveness in getting to the rim helped open up other avenues for scoring for his teammates and opportunities for Sharpe himself to get open from three-point range or the midrange.
Sharpe has struggled with turnovers at various points this season, especially when tasked with being a primary ball-handler. However, this week he had just two turnovers between the three games. He played mostly in an off-ball role and excelled as the primary scorer in that role.
This week’s honorable mention is Deni Avdija.
Avdija has been an incredibly valuable part of Portland’s rotation this season due to his defense and offensive abilities. This week he averaged 15.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game off the bench. His ability to function as a release valve on offense and a secondary ball-handler makes his game a very important part of the offensive gameplan for the Blazers. Avdija seems to have outperformed his bench role since being moved there in early November.
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Trail Blazers’ rookie guard Shaedon Sharpe has been turning heads with his impressive play on the court. During the past week, Sharpe has shown a significant improvement in his efficiency, making a strong case for more playing time.
In the last five games, Sharpe has been shooting at an impressive 50% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, showcasing his scoring ability and versatility. He has also been more selective with his shot selection, resulting in a higher shooting percentage and increased scoring output.
Sharpe’s improved efficiency has not gone unnoticed by his teammates and coaching staff, with head coach Chauncey Billups praising the rookie for his growth and development. With his quick release and smooth shooting stroke, Sharpe has the potential to be a valuable scoring option for the Trail Blazers.
As Sharpe continues to hone his skills and gain more experience at the NBA level, he could become a key contributor for the Trail Blazers as they look to make a playoff push. Keep an eye on Sharpe as he looks to build on his recent strong performances and solidify his place in the team’s rotation.
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