Durant Named Western Conference Player Of The Week

Kevin Durant was named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, Jan. 11 through Sunday, Jan. 17, the association announced today.

Durant led the Thunder to a 4-0 week behind averages of 26.0 points (third in the Western Conference), 8.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists.  He logged a 30-point game and two point-rebound double-doubles for Oklahoma City, which defeated the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat and recorded two wins over the Minnesota Timberwolves.  On Jan. 13, Durant shot 9-of-14 from the field en route to a game-high 29 points and added 10 rebounds and four assists during a 108-89 win over the Mavericks.

Wizards point guard John Wall was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week.