Rookies of the month: Jalen Williams accompanies the obvious Bennedict Mathurin

No surprises in the East, as far as the first “Rookie of The Month” of the season. Indeed, it is Bennedict Mathurin (Pacers) who was rewarded against Paolo Banchero, Jaden Ivey, AJ Griffin and his teammate Andrew Nembhard.

In the West, the choice was a little more difficult, but it is finally Jalen Williams (Thunder) who is designated best rookie of the months of October and November. He triumphs in front of Jabari Smith Jr, Keegan Murray, Shaedon Sharpe and Tari Eason.

For Bennedict Mathurin, it is therefore hardly surprising, because with the injury of Paolo Banchero, the 6th choice of the last Draft had no competition with his 19.2 points and 4.0 rebounds on average, 43% on shots, 40 % at 3-pts and 81% on throws. Above all, Indiana is doing very well collectively, rising for the moment to the Top 4 of its conference (12-9).

As for Jalen Williams (10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists on average, 52% on shots), drafted in 12th position this year, he takes advantage in particular of his long playing time at OKC (25 minutes per game) to show himself. , but also weak competition in the West, to win this month. Despite the Thunder’s contrasting record (9-13)…