(Coming from part 1) Still on the Wolves numbers, it was Pau Gasol, despite his knee discomfort and low shooting percentages, the leader in efficiency after averaging 14.3 points, 10.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2 blocks. The Catalan also reached the figure of 500 double-doubles in his career, something available to very few players. Also good numbers of Al Horford (14.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.3 plugs) ended the month shining with a great performance against the Knicks.
In the rookie’s side, in the domain of another Wolf, Karl-Anthony Towns, was incontestable. The Dominican averaged 21.9 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 blocks, with 58% accuracy in shooting and was the 7th in efficiency of the entire NBA, the level of the top stars in the competition. Also highlighting the work of Nikola Jokic, Devin Booker, top scorer among first-year players with 22.4 points, Kristaps Porzingis, enduring a good level but ended the month with an injured shoulder, Emmanuel Mudiay and Josh Richardson, among others.
March Statistical Leaders
On Points: James Harden (28.6), Kevin Durant (28.4), Stephen Curry (27.6), DeMarcus Cousins (26.1) and Isaiah Thomas (25.9). Al Horford (14.6). Rookies: Devin Booker (22.4).
On Rebounds: Andre Drummond (14.3), DeAndre Jordan (13.5), Hassan Whiteside (12.8), Rudy Gobert (12.6) and DeMarcus Cousins (12.6). Pau Gasol (10.8). Rookies: Karl-Anthony Towns (10.5).
On Assists: John Wall (11.7), Chris Paul (11.3), Russell Westbrook (10.6), Rajon Rondo (10.5) and James Harden (9.5) Ricky Rubio (8.5). Rookies: Devin Booker (4.9).
On Blocks: Hassan Whiteside (3.3), DeAndre Jordan (2.5), Bismack Biyombo (2,3), Paul Millsap (2.2) and Pau Gasol (2.0). Rookies: Kristaps Porzingis (1.5).
On Recoveries: Stephen Curry (2.4), Paul George (2.3), Monta Ellis (2.2) and Ricky Rubio and Khris Middleton (2.1). Rookies: D’Angelo Russell (1.5).
On Efficiency: Kevin Durant (30.9), DeMarcus Cousins (29.8), LeBron James (29.4), James Harden (29.1) and Hassan Whiteside (28.1) Pau Gasol (21.8). Rookies: Karl-Anthony Towns (27.5).
Outstanding performances in March
-Victor Oladipo (Orlando): 45 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals (16 of 22 shots and 6 of 7 triples) against Cleveland.
-DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento): 40 points, 16 rebounds and 4 steals against New Orleans.
-Stephen Curry (Golden State): 41 points, 13 rebounds and 4 steals against Orlando.
-James Harden (Houston): 40 points, 5 rebounds and 14 assists against Toronto.
-Damian Lillard (Portland): 50 points and 5 assists against Toronto and 41 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists against Washington.
-Anthony Davis (New Orleans): 40 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists against Charlotte.
-Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City): 33 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals against Indiana.
-Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee): 28 points, 11 rebounds, 14 assists and 4 steals (12 of 16 field goals) against Brooklyn.
-Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City): 25 points, 11 rebounds and 19 assists against L.A. Clippers.
-Pau Gasol (Chicago): 28 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists against Houston and 12 points, 17 rebounds, 13 assists and 5 blocks against Milwaukee.
-Ricky Rubio (Minnesota): 23 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals (9 of 12 field goals) against Utah and 20 points, 11 assists and 4 steals against Golden State.
-Al Horford (Atlanta): 21 points and 11 rebounds against Atlanta.
Rookies
-D’Angelo Russell (L.A. Lakers): 39 points and 6 rebounds (December 8 triples) to Brooklyn.
-Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota): 28 points and 14 rebounds against Charlotte, 28 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 blocked shots (14 of 18 shots from the field) to Brooklyn and 32 points and 11 rebounds against Houston and 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists against Phoenix.
-Myles Turner (Indiana): 24 points, 16 rebounds and 3 blocked shots against New Orleans.
Best and worst teams of the month
Best teams: Golden State Warriors (15-2), San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Hornets (13-3), Atlanta Hawks (12-4), Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors and Oklahoma City Thunder (11-5) and Miami Heat (10-5).
Worst teams: Philadelphia 76ers (1-14), Brooklyn Nets (4-11), New Orleans Pelicans (5-12), Phoenix Suns (5-11), New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks (5-10).
