Lakers standout and basketball sensation LeBron James has been bestowed with the prestigious Nba’s Western Conference Player of the Week title, while Pacers towering figure Domantas Sabonis clinched the coveted recognition for the Eastern Conference, as officially declared today via a source on Twitter (Twitter link).
In his remarkable performance, James guided Los Angeles to a resounding 3-1 triumph in matches against Boston, Memphis, Oklahoma City, and Orlando from December 6-12, showcasing a dazzling display with 28.3 PPG, 8.0 APG, 7.5 RPG, 1.8 BPG, and 1.8 SPG, all while boasting an astonishing shooting percentage of .608/.417/.867. Of significant note, James delivered a breathtaking 30-point triple-double against Orlando during Sunday’s game.
Over the same period, Sabonis, amidst trade speculations, delivered a stellar performance for the Pacers, securing a perfect 3-0 victory against the Wizards, Knicks, and Mavericks, averaging an impressive 25.0 PPG, 10.3 RPG, and 6.0 APG with exceptional shooting accuracy of .750/.750/.857 across the three matches.
In the West, James emerged victorious over notable contenders such as Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, and Donovan Mitchell. Meanwhile, the East featured esteemed nominees including Jarrett Allen, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, Kyle Lowry, and Sabonis’ teammate Caris LeVert (Twitter link).
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