NBA Team of the Week (Dec. 25 - Dec. 31)

Small Forward- Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler

Team Record: 3-1

Player Stats in this week: 27 ppg, 6.3 apg on 52.5% shooting

Although he plays as a shooting guard primarily, with his 6'8" stature, he can easily be shifted to the small forward position. He had been firing from all cylinders in the past 2-3 weeks and has been guiding the young Minnesota Timberwolves. Started a little slowly with the Timberwolves this season, he has finally fit in and has been since taking over the clutch moments as well.

Because of him, Towns' usage rate has dropped but I guess he won't mind as the Timberwolves are rolling as of late. He had an excellent outing against Denver, scoring 39 with 50% from the field and from the threes as well.

Other Candidates for this position this week:

Paul George (2-1, 27.3 ppg on 56.8% shooting and 62.5% from threes)