Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams and Atlanta Hawks interim head coach Nate McMillan have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Coach of the Month, respectively, for March.
The Suns put together an 11-3 record under Williams in March, while the Hawks went 9-4 after McMillan became interim head coach.
“Everything we want is on the other side of hard.” – Monty Williams
Western Conference Coach of the Month!
Congrats, Coach! pic.twitter.com/fj4PdTT2OD
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) April 1, 2021
The Phoenix Suns have the 2nd best record in the Western Conference. Currently, they are 33-14 in the league. At home, they have a 17-8 record, while away, they have a 16-6 record.
Join us in congratulating Interim Head Coach Nate McMillan on winning Eastern Conference Coach of the Month 🙌
Details ➡️ https://t.co/gL6GvA8meO pic.twitter.com/EhVOoKbJEy
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 1, 2021
NBA Coaches of the Month: The Atlanta Hawks have improved their position drastically. They are now in a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. They have a 23-24 record in the league. At home, they are 11-9 but their away form has been terrible. On the road, the Hawks have a 12-15 record.
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NBA Coaches of the Month for March.
West: Monty Williams (@Suns)
East: Nate McMillan (@ATLHawks) pic.twitter.com/ATixgnwHfS— NBA (@NBA) April 1, 2021
NBA Coaches of the Month Other nominees: Michael Malone (Denver), Terry Stotts (Portland) and Luke Walton (Sacramento) East: James Borrego (Charlotte), Steve Nash (Brooklyn), and Doc Rivers (Philadelphia)
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