In February, the Western Conference player of the month was none other than Luka Doncic, who played an instrumental role in leading the Dallas Mavericks to an impressive 8-3 record. Doncic’s outstanding performance in the month saw him average a whopping 33.4 points per game, 9.6 rebounds per game, 10.3 assists per game, and 1.8 steals per game. In the eleven games that he played, Doncic scored 30 or more points eight times, 40 or more points three times, and even managed to record two triple-doubles. Currently, the Mavericks are in the eighth spot in the Western Conference standings.
On the other hand, the Eastern Conference player of the month was Boston Celtics’ forward, Jayson Tatum. Tatum played a pivotal role in helping the Celtics achieve a remarkable record in February, where they won nine straight games after a loss in the opening game of the month. Tatum’s contributions to the team were remarkable, with an average of 27.2 points per game, 8.9 rebounds per game, and 6.7 assists per game. Tatum managed to score 30 or more points three times in February, including a 41-point game against the Brooklyn Nets. The Celtics are currently leading the Eastern Conference standings with an outstanding record of 48-12.