The surprising players of the month of November in the NBA

Cade Cunningham and Nikola Jokic have been named NBA Players of the Month for November, after leading their teams with top-notch performances in the second month of the season in the Eastern and Western conferences respectively.

Cunningham averaged 28.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 9.4 assists while the Detroit Pistons posted a record of 16-4. Following his first All-NBA appearance and playoff berth, the guard has further boosted his performance, propelling the team to an outstanding start. This recognition marks Cunningham's first Player of the Month award in his career.

Jokic, on the other hand, finished the period with averages of 28.9 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 10.9 assists, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 14-5 record. The Serbian once again leads the league in efficiency and is considered the top MVP candidate early in the season, which would be his fourth. With this award, Jokic now has nine Player of the Month honors.

Rookies of the Month

The NBA also announced the most outstanding rookies of the period, acknowledging the players who have made an immediate impact on their teams during the start of the season. These awards recognize individual production, consistency, and impact on collective performance, serving as a primary gauge for evaluating the new generation's adaptation to the league.

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