Victor Wembanyama is expected to be named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month for March, after finishing the month with averages of 23.2 points (47/31/75 shooting), 11.7 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 3.8 blocks, and 1.2 steals, earning him the #KiaROTM title. Luka Doncic, on the other hand, was named the Western Conference Player of the Month, with impressive stats of 32.5 points, 10.1 assists, and 10.1 rebounds per game, securing the #KiaPOTM award. The NBA is setting the stage for a highly anticipated match-up between Doncic's #5 Mavericks, who are seeking their eighth consecutive win, and the #10 Warriors, aiming for their fifth straight victory. The showdown, dubbed 'Luka vs. Steph tonight', is scheduled for 10:00pm/et on TNT, promising a thrilling Western Conference clash.
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic named Western Conference Player of the Month https://t.co/k2Nl0igJb6
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Steph Curry and Luka Doncic were having a half-court shooting contest ahead of the Warriors-Mavs game š (via @957thegame) https://t.co/I3YcWwUUOf
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Jonathan Kuminga nearing return for Warriors https://t.co/fT3ljSTvVv
Warriors starters tonight vs Mavericks Steph Curry Klay Thompson Andrew Wiggins Draymond Green Trayce Jackson-Davis
LUKA vs. STEPH šæ @ArielEpstein and @TimDoyle00 share their best bets for tonight's Mavs-Warriors Western Conference showdown! @NBABet presented by @FDSportsbook https://t.co/0q1Bb3dwES
LUKA vs. STEPH as red-hot West teams clash! š„ #5 Mavs seek 8 straight š„ #10 Dubs seek 5 straight šæ 10:00pm/et, TNT https://t.co/da7bgbVBAe
The best of March Western Conference @Kia Player of the Month Luka Doncic! #KiaPOTM 32.5 PPG | 10.1 APG | 10.1 RPG https://t.co/eykmgc3bHS
The best of March Western Conference @Kia Rookie of the Month Victor Wembanyama! #KiaROTM 23.2 PPG | 11.7 RPG | 3.8 BPG https://t.co/MGhUGCtkxf
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The NBA says Victor Wembanyama was one of four nominees for Western Conference Player of the Week, which ultimately went to Luka Doncic.
Wemby should add another Western Conference Rookie of the month award for March tomorrow. He finishes the month with 23.2 PTS (47/31/75 shooting), 11.7 REB, 4.8 AST, 3.8 BLK, 1.2 STL