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With the NBA season finally resuming after the All-Star break, the race for the Sixth Man of the Year award is only going to intensify. Fans will be watching closely as the final months unfold.
The playoff races in both conferences will be a competitive fight.
The Phoenix Suns have led the Western Conference, but Chris Paul's injury could open the door for the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies. The Chicago Bulls have the top spot in the East, but the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers are close behind.
With the NBA finally back into action, it's time to take a look at the updated Sixth Man of the Year power rankings by Sportskeeda
No. 5: Jordan Clarkson
Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #5
Last Week: Games played - 2; Games won - 1; Games lost - 1
Overall: Games played - 55; Games won - 34; Games lost - 21
Last Week: PPG - 14.5, APG - 2.5, RPG - 1.0
Overall: PPG - 15.5, APG - 2.4, RPG - 3.3
Last Week: FG% - 45.8%, 3P% - 36.4%, FT% - 100.0%
Overall: FG% - 40.3%, 3P% - 32.0%, FT% - 83.2%
The Utah Jazz (36-22) look like a potential sleeper in the Western Conference, sitting in fourth place. The veteran team has the ability to get rolling in a hurry, and offensive wing Jordan Clarkson will be eager to hit the ground running.
One of the NBA's most valuable bench assets, Clarkson will be a player to keep an eye on in the Sixth Man of the Year conversation. Clarkson is averaging 15.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game while shooting 40.3%.
No. 4: Montrezl Harrell
Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #4
Last Week: Games played - 2; Games won - 0; Games lost - 2
Overall: Games played - 50; Games won - 22; Games lost - 28
Last Week: PPG - 18.0, APG - 1.0, RPG - 8.0
Overall: PPG - 14.4, APG - 2.0, RPG - 6.8
Last Week: FG% - 53.8%, 3P% - N/A, FT% - 72.7%
Overall: FG% - 64.6%, 3P% - 26.7%, FT% - 71.3%
The Charlotte Hornets are ninth in the East but are capable of making a push in the tight conference race. After being acquired before the trade deadline, veteran forward Montrezl Harrell should continue to be a valuable asset off the bench.
Harrell has been one of the NBA's top rotation assets with his strong play off the bench. Harrell is averaging 14.4 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, while shooting 64.6%.
No. 3: Kevin Love
Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #3
Last Week: Games played - 1; Games won - 0; Games lost - 1
Overall: Games played - 51; Games won - 29; Games lost - 22
Last Week: PPG - 21.0, APG - 2.0, RPG - 7.0
Overall: PPG - 14.1, APG - 2.1, RPG - 7.3
Last Week: FG% - 41.2%, 3P% - 41.7%, FT% - 100%
Overall: FG% - 42.4%, 3P% - 39.1%, FT% - 85.0%
The Cleveland Cavaliers, fifth in the East, are looking to finish strong after impressing throughout the season. Veteran forward Kevin Love has stood out with his strong play off the bench.
Love is a serious contender in the Sixth Man race and could move up the rankings if surprising Cleveland pushes higher in the standings. Love is averaging 14.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, while shooting 42.4%, including 39.1% from 3-point range.
No. 2: Kelly Oubre Jr.
Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #2
Last Week: Games played - 2; Games won - 0; Games lost - 2
Overall: Games played - 54; Games won - 25; Games lost - 29
Last Week: PPG - 13.0, APG - 0.5, RPG - 4.0
Overall: PPG - 16.2, APG - 1.1, RPG - 4.1
Last Week: FG% - 32.1%, 3P% - 25.0%, FT% - 50.0%
Overall: FG% - 43.5%, 3P% - 34.0%, FT% - 67.6%
Throughout the season, the Charlotte Hornets have gotten an impressive amount of production off the bench from veteran wing Kelly Oubre Jr. With the Hornets eager to make a playoff push, they will need Oubre to continue to provide a serious spark in his current role.
Oubre, one of the top threats to make a run at Sixth Man of the Year, has put up impressive numbers. He's averaging 16.2 points and 4.1 rebounds per game while shooting 43.5%.
No. 1: Tyler Herro
Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #1
Last Week: Games played - 0; Games won - 0; Games lost - 0
Overall: Games played - 46; Games won - 29; Games lost - 17
Last Week: PPG - N/A, APG - N/A, RPG - N/A
Overall: PPG - 20.0, APG - 3.9, RPG - 4.8
Last Week: FG% - N/A, 3P% - N/A, FT% - N/A
Overall: FG% - 42.7%, 3P% - 37.4%, FT% - 87.9%
The Miami Heat look like one of the most dangerous teams in the Eastern Conference. The team is in second place in the East but just a half-game behind the top spot. Young sharpshooter Tyler Herro has been one of the NBA's most dangerous bench assets with his strong play.
It's been a sensational year for the young star as Herro takes serious strides forward in his development. If Miami continues to stack up wins, Herro will remain the runaway favorite for the Sixth Man of the Year award.
Herro is averaging 20.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game while shooting 42.7%. He sat out Miami's last two games and looks to be preparing for the stretch run of the season.
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