Al Jefferson, Stephen Curry named Players of the Month

Al Jefferson and Stephen Curry have been named the NBA's Players of the Month for April.

The Charlotte Bobcats forward picks up the award for the Eastern Conference for averaging 24.5 points per game this month, helping the team finish the season with seven wins in their last eight games.

Curry, who played in eight of the Golden State Warriors' nine games this month, claims the Western prize after reaching the 30-point mark in four games in April.

Both players will be involved in the playoffs, which get underway tonight.