The New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony and the Houston Rockets' James Harden today were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, March 3, through Sunday, March 9.
Anthony led the Knicks to a 3-1 week behind averages of 29.0 points (third in the conference), 5.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 2.75 steals (fifth in the conference). Anthony also averaged the fourth-most minutes in the East, at 38.7 mpg.
Harden led the Rockets to a 4-0 week, which included wins over the Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers and Portland Trail Blazers. He averaged 30.3 points (second in the league), 6.8 assists (seventh in the conference) and 2.50 steals (tied for third in the conference).
Other nominees for the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week were Brooklyn's Joe Johnson, Charlotte's Al Jefferson, Denver's Ty Lawson, Golden State's David Lee, Los Angeles Clippers' Matt Barnes, Los Angeles Lakers' Jodie Meeks, Miami's LeBron James, New Orleans' Anthony Davis, Phoenix's Gerald Green, Toronto's Kyle Lowry and Washington's Trevor Ariza.