Week 15 NBA pickups
February 2nd, 2009 12:18 PM
Teams with four games: Boston, Dallas, Denver, Golden State, Indiana, L.A. Clippers, L.A. Lakers, Memphis, Miami, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland, Toronto, Utah, Washington
Guards
Flip Murray (Hawks)- Murray has averaged 19.3 and 1.6 steals over the past six games. He is shooting 51% from the field this month while playing big minutes as a key bench player.
Aaron Brooks (Rockets)- Brooks tied a season high with 22 points and nine assists against the Warriors last Saturday. He played 42 mintues with G/F Tracy McGrady out with a sprainked ankle. Brooks has a steal in three straight games and three three-pointers in that span.
Honorable mention: Javaris Crittenton (Wizards)
Forwards
Steve Novak (Clippers)- Novak has made 15 three-pointers over his past four games. He has scored in double digits nine times this month. F Zach Randolph is expected back this week but Novak is still an excellent source for threes.
Joey Graham (Raptors)- Graham recorded his first double-double of the season vs. the Magic yesterday. He scored 14 points and grabbed …