Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Indiana Pacers forward/center Domantas Sabonis have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 8.
NBA Players of the Week for Week 8.
West: LeBron James (@Lakers)
East: Domantas Sabonis (@Pacers) pic.twitter.com/6UO0kbyZKw— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2021
Check out their performances from the past week of action.
LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James posts 30 points and 10 assists in a win vs. Orlando.
The versatile forward powered the Lakers to a 3-1 week. James scored 30 or more points in two of three games in Week 8 and averaged 28.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 8.0 assists, including two triple-doubles. The Lakers (15-13) are the No. 6 seed in the West standings.
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Western Conference Player of the Week, and had fun while doing it 🎉 pic.twitter.com/HrEwXcMpCG
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 13, 2021
Domantas Sabonis | Indiana Pacers
Domantas Sabonis finished with 24 points in a win vs. Dallas.
Indiana’s low-post star was a standout in Week 8 as the Pacers went 3-0. Sabonis had a double-double in both of Indiana’s wins and averaged 25.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists while shooting 75% from the field. The Pacers (12-16) are the No. 13 seed in the West standings.
> Season stats | Video box scores
Domantas. Sabonis. 😤
Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
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— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 13, 2021
