Russell Westbrook Named Western Conference Player Of The Week

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook was named the NBA Western Conference Player of the week, respectively, for games played Monday, No. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 4. 

Related: Westbrook's 5th Straight Triple-Double Lifts Thunder

Westbrook led the Thunder to a 3-0 week behind averages of 30.0 points (third in NBA), 16.0 rebounds (second in NBA) and a West-leading 12.3 assists.  He recorded a triple-double in all three games to become the first player with five consecutive triple-doubles since Michael Jordan had seven in a row in 1989.  Westbrook’s fifth straight triple-double came on Dec. 4, when he finished with 28 points, 17 rebounds and 12 assists as Oklahoma City extended its winning streak to five games with a 101-92 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans.  For the season, Westbrook is averaging a triple-double of 31.0 points, 11.3 assists and 10.8 rebounds. 

Milwaukee Bucks' forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the Player of the Week for the Eastern Conference.

Here is a recap of the week for Westbrook:

Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov. 28 @ New York: Recorded 27 points, 17 rebounds and 14 assists in a 112-103 win over the Knicks.
Nov. 30 vs. Washington: Notched 35 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists in a 126-115 overtime victory against the Wizards.
Dec. 4 vs. New Orleans: Posted 28 points, 17 rebounds and 12 assists in a 101-92 win over the Pelicans.