Curry, LeBron take home Player of the Week honors

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Stephen Curry and LeBron James were named NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Nov. 16 through Sunday, Nov. 22, the NBA announced on Monday afternoon.

Curry led the Warriors to a 4-0 week behind 30.8 points (second in the NBA), 6.0 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 3.0 steals (third in the NBA). Curry shot 50.6 percent from the field and 96.0 percent from the foul line, and connected on a league high 17 three-point field goals. During the Warriors’ 124-117 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Nov. 19, he accounted for 40 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and three steals. The Warriors will look to become the first team in NBA history to open a season 16-0 when they host the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, Nov. 24.

James helped the Cavaliers to a 2-1 week, which included wins over the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks, behind averages of 25.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists. James shot 57.1 percent from the field, 60.0 percent from three-point range, and 87.5 percent from the foul line. During the Cavaliers’ 115-100 win over the Bucks on Nov. 19, James’ versatility and efficiency were on display as he scored 27 points (9-of-13 field goals) and added nine rebounds and six assists.

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Stephen Curry 
Nov. 17 vs. Toronto: Connected on five three-pointers en route to 37 points and added nine assists in a 115-110 win over the Raptors. 
Nov. 19 @ L.A. Clippers: Scored 40 points and grabbed 11 rebounds during a 124-117 win over the Clippers. 
Nov. 20 vs. Chicago: Posted 27 points, five rebounds, four assists and four steals in a 106-94 win over the Bulls. 
Nov. 22 @ Denver: Tallied 19 points, seven assists, four rebounds and three steals during a 118-105 win over the Nuggets.

LeBron James
Nov. 17 @ Detroit: Scored 30 points and added six rebounds and three assists during a104-99 loss to the Pistons.
Nov. 19 vs. Milwaukee: Posted 27 points, nine rebounds and six assists in a 115-100 win over the Bucks.
Nov. 21 vs. Atlanta: Posted 19 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists during a 109-97 win over the Hawks.

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