Brandon Ingram has authored individual stretches like this before, including averaging 27.8 points in what turned out to be his final six games as a Laker. He’s been part of modest team success as well – Los Angeles reeled off five straight wins in April 2017, near the end of Ingram’s rookie season.
Never before have both occurred at the same time, however, which is why the New Orleans forward was named Western Conference Player of the Week on Monday for the first time in four seasons as a pro. During Week 10 of the NBA schedule, the 22-year-old averaged 25.