Durant Named Western Conference Player Of The Week

Kevin Durant was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, March 14 through Sunday, March 20, the NBA announced today.

Durant led the Thunder to a 4-0 week behind averages of 26.8 points (tied for first in the Western Conference), 9.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists.  He scored 20 or more points in all four contests, including a 33-point performance in Oklahoma City’s 115-111 road win over the Indiana Pacers on March 19.  Durant closed the week with back-to-back double-doubles against the Philadelphia 76ers (26 points and 13 rebounds) on March 18 and the Indiana Pacers (33 points and 13 rebounds) on March 19.