Rockets James Harden Wins Western Conference Player of the Week

Houston Rockets Guard James Harden was named the NBA Western Conference Player of the Week for games played March 30 through April 5. Harden led the Rockets to a 3-1 week with wins against the Sacramento Kings, Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder. Harden averaged 36.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2 steals a game for the week. Harden had 31 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in a 99-96 loss to the Toronto Raptors.

Harden scored a career-high 51 points, making an impressive 16 out of 25 shots, 8 out of 9 three-pointers to go along with 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals in 115-111 win against the Kings. In a 108-101 victory against the Mavs, Harden posted 24 points, 6 assists and 4 rebounds. Harden scored 41 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, dished out 6 assists with 3 steals in 115-112 against the Thunder. This is Harden third time winning the award this season.

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