On December 14, Beijing time, the NBA officially announced the best player of the East-West Week in the eighth week. Lakers star James was named Western Conference Player of the Week, the first time James has been named a Weekly Player of the Week this season and the 65th time in his career, continuing to set a new record for the number of league weekly bests he holds. Pacers star Sabonis Jr. was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week, the first time Sergeant of the Week this season and the second time in his career. Durant, who averaged 35.3 points per game last week, was nominated again. Last week, the Nets won 3-1, and Durant played in 3 games, and the Nets won all.
Western Conference Best of the Week: James, Lakers
Last week, James helped the Lakers to a 3-1 record. He averaged 28.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 8.0 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.8 blocks per game, shooting 60.8 percent from the field, 41.7 percent from three-point range and 86.7 percent from the free throw line. The Lakers officially congratulated James on his selection as the Western Conference Player of the Week.
In the first game last week, James had 30 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists; against the Grizzlies, James had 20 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks, and got his 100th career triple-double; against the Thunder, James bombed 33 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks, scoring 300 points in his career; against the Magic, James bombed 30 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, becoming the oldest player to score 30+ triple-doubles.
So far this season, the Lakers have lost 15-13, ranking sixth in the West. James played in 16 games, averaging 26.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game. The old Zhan, who is about to turn 37, still maintains his peak level.
Eastern Week's Best: Sabonis Jr., Pacers
Last week, Sabonis Jr. helped the Pacers to a 3-0 record, averaging 25.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 6 assists per game and shooting 75.0 percent from the field. The Pacers official posted a congratulatory tribute to Samsa on his selection as the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
Against the Wizards, Sa contributed 30 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists; against the Knicks, Sa had 21 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists; against the Lone Ranger, Sa had 24 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists.
So far this season, the Pacers have won 12 and lost 16 to place 13th in the East. A wave of three consecutive wins, let them return to the dawn. Sam has played 28 games and is averaging 18.2 points, 11.9 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.
The other players in the East and West who received the best nominations of the week are as follows :
West: Doncic, Jokic, Mitchell
East: Allen, Alphabet Brother, Durant, Embiid, Le Vere, Lowry