Utah Jazz’ Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid were named NBA Players of the Month for December.
Mitchell, winning his first player of the month award, led the third-seeded Jazz (27-10) to a 12-2 record last month while averaging 30.2 points, 5.0 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals.
Meanwhile, Cameroonian star Embiid strengthened the Sixers’ climb to the East ladder, tallying 29.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks in 13 games. His team is currently at the sixth spot of the conference with a 20-16 card.
