Richardson led the Bobcats to a 3-1 week, which included road wins over the Lakers, Sonics and Trail Blazers. Richardson averaged 26.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.0 block on the week. With his 34-point performance in Charlotte's victory over the Lakers on March 26, Richardson posted his 13th 30-plus point effort of the season for the Bobcats, extending his franchise record.
Anthony led the Nuggets to a 3-0 week, averaging 26.7 points on .588 shooting, 8.7 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 2.7 steals. Anthony tallied 57 points, 17 rebounds and 14 assists in Denver's final two games of the week, wins over two teams vying with the Nuggets for playoff spots – Dallas and Golden State. Denver is in sole possession of a playoff spot for the first time since Feb. 22.
Here is a recap of the week for Richardson and Anthony:
Jason Richardson, Charlotte Bobcats
March 25 @ Utah: Totaled 26 points and five rebounds in a 128-106 loss to the Jazz
March 26 @ L.A. Lakers: Tallied 34 points, 10 rebounds and three steals in a 108-95 win over the Lakers.
March 28 @ Seattle: Collected 27 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals in a 96-93 win over the Sonics.
March 29 @ Portland: Recorded 20 points, five rebounds and five assists in a 93-85 win over the Trail Blazers.
Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets
March 24 @ Memphis: Posted 23 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three steals in a 120-106 win over the Grizzlies.
March 27 vs. Dallas: Poured in 32 points and added 10 rebounds, eight assists and two steals in a 118-105 win over the Mavericks.
March 29 vs. Golden State: Tallied 25 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals in a 119-112 win over the Warriors.
Other nominees for the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week were Atlanta's Mike Bibby, Detroit's Chauncey Billups, New Orleans' Chris Paul, Orlando's Dwight Howard, Phoenix's Amaré Stoudemire and Utah's Carlos Boozer.
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