Duncan led the Spurs to a 3-0 record, averaging 26.3 points, 14.3 rebounds,
2.3 blocks and 2.3 assists and Carter led the Raptors to a 2-1 record,
posting averages of 34.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists, while
connecting on 16 of 29 (.552) from three-point range. Here is a look at the
week for Carter and Duncan:

Vince Carter, Toronto

Wednesday vs. Golden State: Scored a game-high 39, pulled in 10 rebounds and
had six assists in 109-92 victory.
Saturday at Utah: Scored a season-high 43 points, connecting on 8 of 14
(.571) from three-point range, in 117-96 road victory.
Carter’s 43 points against Utah marked the seventh 40-point effort of his
career.
Tim Duncan, San Antonio

Tuesday vs. Orlando: Scored a team-high 26 points, had 14 rebounds, three
assists and three blocks in 104-89 victory.
Thursday at Charlotte: Scored a season-high 33 points, had 16 rebounds and
three assists in 105-95 road victory.
Saturday vs. Atlanta: Had 20 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks in 110-88
victory. Duncan has started the season by collecting seven consecutive
double-doubles.
Other Eastern Conference candidates for NBA Player of the Week were Miami’s
Eddie Jones, Orlando’s Tracy McGrady and Philadelphia’s Derrick Coleman.

Western Conference candidates for NBA Player of the Week were Dallas’ Dirk
Nowitzki, Phoenix’s Anfernee Hardaway, Sacramento’s Peja Stojakovic and
Seattle’s Gary Payton.

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