NBA: LeBron, Harden named Players of the Week

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden have been named the Players of the Week for games played Nov. 27 to Dec. 3, the NBA announced Monday.

Harden earned the nod for the Western Conference for the third time this season after averaging a league-high 34 points per game while shooting 53.1 percent from the field and 47.1 percent from long range. He also chipped in nine dimes, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.67 steals while leading Houston to a 3-0 week.

The Beard's best performance came Nov. 27, when he hit an NBA season-high eight treys en route to registering 37 points, 10 boards, eight assists, two steals, and two blocks in a win over the Brooklyn Nets.

James takes home the honor in the East for the first time this season after putting up 27.3 points, nine assists, 8.3 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and a block per game. The four-time MVP led the Cavaliers to a 4-0 mark during the week, and to 11 straight wins overall.