LeBron James Named NBA Player of the Week, Danny Ferry's Official Word on Shaq

By Eugene McCormick. Published on 03/01/2010 - 5:37pm


The Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James and the Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Feb. 22-28.

James averaged a double-double for the week, pacing the Eastern Conference in scoring (30.7 ppg) while ranking second in assists (10.3 apg). Cleveland won all three of its games. On Feb. 25, James scored a game-high 36 points and dished a team-high nine assists as the Cavaliers won in Boston, 108-88. He duplicated those numbers a night later in a 126-118 win in Toronto.

Nowitzki led the league scoring (31.8 ppg) and paced the Mavericks to a 4-0 record as Dallas extended its win streak to seven. Nowitzki added averages of 8.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists. On Feb. 28, Nowitzki recorded a game-high 36 points to go along with eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks in a 108-100 win vs. New Orleans.

Here is a recap of "King James'" week:

• Feb. 26 @ Toronto: Recorded game highs of 36 points and nine assists in a 126-118 win over the Raptors

• Feb. 25 @ Boston: Scored a game-high 36 points and dished a team-high nine assists in a 108-88 victory at Boston.

• Feb. 23 vs. New Orleans: Tallied 20 points and recorded a game-high 13 assists in a 105-95 win against the Hornets.

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Here is the official word on Shaquille O'Neal:

"The doctors were very pleased with the surgery this morning," Cavs General Manager Danny Ferry said in statement. "He will be in a splint for the next two weeks. From there he starts the process of physical therapy so that he can be at full strength and back on the court during the playoffs."

"Our guys have done a very good job of stepping up this season," Ferry said. "We are confident they will do the same in this situation ... We are fortunate to have some depth in our front court that can keep us moving forward while Shaq recovers and returns to play for the post season."

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