Stephen Curry, Miles Bridges named NBA Players of the Week

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 1 of the 2021-22 season.

NBA Players of the Week for Week 1.

West: @StephenCurry30 (@warriors)
East: @MilesBridges (@hornets) pic.twitter.com/1hv3aclCpq

— NBA (@NBA) October 25, 2021

Check out their performances from the past week of action.

Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors

Now that's how you start a season @StephenCurry30 is your Western Conference Player of the Week! pic.twitter.com/J0tZLFWs3u

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 25, 2021

Week 1 breakdown: Stephen Curry was the driving force behind Golden State getting off to a 3-0 start to open 2021-22. He started the week with a triple-double (21 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) in a win against the Los Angeles Lakers. From there, he had a 45-point, 10-rebound game two days later in a win against the LA Clippers and wrapped things up with a 27-point, seven-rebound, 10-assist showing against the Sacramento Kings.

> Stephen Curry’s Week 1 video box scores | Stephen Curry’s season stats

Miles Bridges | Charlotte Hornets

CONGRATS to @MilesBridges, your Eastern Conference Player of the Week! ✈️https://t.co/XG1v6Vh8fc | #AllFly pic.twitter.com/zEM25nh75t

— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) October 25, 2021

Week 1 breakdown: The Hornets are off to a 3-0 start and much of the credit goes to Miles Bridges’ stellar showing. He showcased his all-around ability in the season-opener, finishing with 13 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three steals vs. the Indiana Pacers. From there, he picked up his scoring punch, dropping 30 points and grabbing seven rebounds against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lastly, Bridges capped off his week with a 32-point, nine-rebound, two-assist, two-steal showing against the favored Brooklyn Nets in a Charlotte romp.

> Miles Bridges’ Week 1 video box scores | Miles Bridges’ season stats