NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2009 – The San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan today was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, Nov. 23, through Sunday, Nov. 29.
Duncan led San Antonio to a 4-0 week, posting three double-doubles along the way. Duncan averaged 21.8 points on .583 shooting, to go with 10.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.5 blocks. With 21 points in the Spurs’ 92-84 win over the Rockets on Nov. 27, Duncan passed Terry Cummings (19,460) for 39th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
Here is a recap of the week for Duncan:
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Nov. 23 vs. Milwaukee:
Tallied 24 points and 12 rebounds in a 112-98 win over the Bucks.
Nov. 25 vs. Golden State:
Posted 20 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and three blocks in a 118-104 win over the Warriors.
Nov. 27 @ Houston:Collected 21 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks during a 92-84 win over the Rockets.
Nov. 29 vs. Philadelphia:
Recorded 22 points, six rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 97-89 win over the 76ers.