Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid are the NBA Players of the Month

Jokic ended january with 24 points (67% FG, 53% 3P, 89% FT), 11.6 rebounds and 11.3 assist per game

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named the Kia NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in January.

The 2-time MVP averaged 24 points (67% FG, 53% 3P, 89% FT), 11.6 rebounds and 11.3 assists, while the 76ers’ big man scored 34.9 points (55% FG, 42% 3P, 86% FT) with 10.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named the Kia NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in January. pic.twitter.com/IcSeFvxVmM

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 2, 2023