No. 3: Kevin Love
Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #4
Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 1; Games lost - 3
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Overall: Games played - 74; Games won - 38; Games lost - 36
Last Week: PPG - 17.8, APG - 2.0, RPG - 9.3
Overall: PPG - 13.6, APG - 2.2, RPG - 7.2
Last Week: FG% - 53.3%, 3P% - 51.6%, FT% - 70.0%
Overall: FG% - 43.0%, 3P% - 39.2%, FT% - 83.8%
One of the NBA's most pleasant surprises, the Cleveland Cavaliers are still battling to earn a spot in the playoffs. Although plenty of Cavs have impressed, veteran forward Kevin Love was outstanding in a reserve role.
Love showcased an ability to be a valuable asset in a limited role. In his last week, Love averaged 17.8 ppg and 9.3 rpg while shooting 53.3%, including 51.6% from 3-point range.
No. 2: Jordan Clarkson
Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #2
Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 3; Games lost - 1
Overall: Games played - 79; Games won - 47 Games lost - 32
Last Week: PPG - 14.5, APG - 4.8, RPG - 5.0
Overall: PPG - 16.0, APG - 2.5, RPG - 3.5
Last Week: FG% - 42.6%, 3P% - 34.5%, FT% - 88.9%
Overall: FG% - 41.9%, 3P% - 31.8%, FT% - 82.8%
Throughout the season, the Utah Jazz (49-33) have been right in the middle of the Western Conference standings. Veteran guard Jordan Clarkson was crucial as a bench asset.
A former Sixth Man of the Year award winner, Clarkson has seen his efficiency come together during the final stretch of the year. In his last week, Clarkson averaged 14.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg and 4.8 assists per game while shooting 42.6%.
No. 1: Tyler Herro
Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #1
Last Week: Games played - 2; Games won - 2; Games lost - 0
Overall: Games played - 66; Games won - 44; Games lost - 22
Last Week: PPG - 25.0, APG - 6.0, RPG - 5.5
Overall: PPG - 20.7, APG - 4.0, RPG - 5.0
Last Week: FG% - 56.7%, 3P% - 58.3%, FT% - 100.0%
Overall: FG% - 44.7%, 3P% - 39.9%, FT% - 86.8%
The Miami Heat (53-29) finished atop the Eastern Conference, earning the top overall seed. When Miami is at its best, young wing Tyler Herro is contributing.
A favorite to win the Sixth Man of the Year award, Herro has cemented himself as one of the league's most dangerous assets. Herro averaged 20.7 ppg, 5.0 rpg and 4.0 apg while shooting 44.7%, including 39.9% from 3-point range.
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