Al Horford, Mo Williams named Players of the Week

The Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford and the Minnesota Timberwolves' Mo Williams on Monday were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Jan. 12, through Sunday, Jan. 18.

Horford appeared in three-of-four games during the Hawks' 4-0 week. He averaged 21.7 points on a league-leading .844 (27-of-32) shooting percentage, and added 8.0 rebounds and 6.3 assists. He posted a triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists during a 105-87 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Jan. 13.

Williams helped the Timberwolves to a 2-1 week behind averages of 30.3 points (third in the NBA), 6.3 assists (sixth in the Western Conference) and 39.8 minutes (third in the NBA). Williams erupted for an NBA season-high 52 points on Jan. 13 during a 110-101 win over the Indiana Pacers.

Other nominees for the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week were Charlotte's Bismack Biyombo, Cleveland's LeBron James, Detroit's Brandon Jennings, Golden State's Stephen Curry, Los Angeles Clippers' Matt Barnes and Blake Griffin, Memphis' Zach Randolph, and Miami's Chris Bosh.