Jeff Teague was named the NBA’s Player of the Week in the Eastern Conference for games played April 7-13.

The Hawks went 3-1 in the week, including a win at the Nets and a playoff clinching victory over the Heat. He finished with 25 points, four rebounds, four steals and three assists in the win over the Heat. For the week, Teague averaged 20.3 points (eighth in the conference), 5.8 assists (eighth in the conference) and 1.75 steals (tied-ninth in the conference).

Teague joins Paul Millsap has Hawks players to be honor this season.

The Mavericks’ Monta Ellis won the award in the Western Conferences.

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