Lebron James Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers was named the NBA's Western Conference Player of the Week for games played January 4th through 10th. It is the third time this season that James has received the award.

James topped the league in scoring (33.0 ppg), and ranked third in the Eastern Conference in assists (7.7 apg). He also added 7.7 rebounds and lead the Cavs to a 2-1 record. On January 10, James also scored 41 points and had 10 rebounds, marking his fifth game of at least 40 points and his 12th double-double of the season.

Here is a run-down of James' performance for the week:

Jan. 6 vs. Washington: Totaled 23 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and two blocks in a 121-98 a win over the Wizards.

Jan. 8, @ Denver: Scored 35 points, handed out seven assists and collected six rebounds in a 99-97 loss to the Nuggets.

Jan. 10 @ Portland: Earned his 12th double-double of the season with 41 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in a 106-94 win over the Trail Blazers

Chris Kaman of the Los Angeles Clippers was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for the same time period.