LeBron and Durant named players of the week

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The Miami Heat's LeBron James and Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant Monday were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Jan. 31-Feb. 6.

 

James led Miami to a 4-0 week, including two wins on the road, averaging 26.5 points, 7.3 assists, 7.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals. In a 104-100 win at Orlando on Feb. 3, James set a franchise record for most points in a road contest with an NBA season-high 51 points to go along with a team-high 11 rebounds and a game-high eight assists. This is James’ fourth Player of the Week award this season.

 

Durant paced the league in scoring, averaging 29.3 points and was ninth in rebounds (11.0 rpg), helping Oklahoma City to a 3-0 week. On Feb. 2, Durant scored 43 points in a 104-93 victory over New Orleans.

 

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Definitely deserve it. On this week, LeBron James for a 51 points game and Kevin Durant got a 43 points game.. Have been amazing all week long and deserve it. COngrats to both of them.. even though it's far from the first and last time

[Newman]

Well deserved.