Nikola Jokic, Cade Cunningham Named NBA Players of the Month for October–November

Overview

• Jokic led Denver to a 14–5 start while averaging 28.9 points, 12.4 rebounds and 10.9 assists per game.
• He paired the near triple-double with elite efficiency, shooting 63.7% from the field and 45.3% from three.
• Cunningham powered Detroit to 16 wins in its first 20 games to finish November atop the Eastern Conference.
• He averaged 28.8 points, 9.4 assists and 6.4 rebounds across 17 games to anchor the Pistons’ offense.
• The NBA cited competitive nominee fields, with names such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic, and Detroit’s J.B. Bickerstaff also took Eastern Conference Coach of the Month after a 13-game win streak.