Beijing time on January 5, NBA officially announced the best coaches in the East and West in December. Miami Heat Erik Spoelstra and Memphis Grizzlies Taylor Jenkins were elected respectively.
The Miami Heat achieved a record of 10 wins and 5 losses in December. The number of wins was second only to the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference. They averaged 103.9 points per game, ranking third in the Eastern Conference. The Heat defeated the Bucks, Bulls, and 76ers in December; they are currently ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference, 3.5 games behind the Bulls at the top of the list.
The Memphis Grizzlies achieved a record of 12 wins and 4 losses in December. The number of wins is tied with the Jazz for first in the Western Conference. The offensive efficiency is 114.6, ranking third in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies defeated the Lakers twice in December, defeated the Suns, defeated the Mavericks, 76ers, Heat and other strong teams, achieving a wave of five consecutive victories and are currently in the midst of a five-game winning streak.
Other nominees include Golden State Warriors Steve Kerr, Utah Jazz Quin Schneider, Cleveland Cavaliers JB Biggerstaff, Milwaukee Bucks Mike Budden Holzer, Brooklyn Nets Steve Nash.
10/11 Coach of the Month belongs to Chicago Bulls Billy Donovan and Phoenix Suns Monty Williams.
Source: NBA official website
