LeBron James, Blake Griffin are NBA players of the week

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Miami Heat forward LeBron James and Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin won Eastern and Western Conference players of the week honors Monday for the week ending Sunday.

James averaged a league-best 34.0 points in leading the Heat to a 3-0 week. He led Miami in scoring in all three games and shot 70.2% from the field (fifth in the league), 62.5% from three-point range, and 81.0% from the foul line. On Nov. 15, James tallied 39 points on 14-of-18 shooting and added six rebounds and four assists as the Heat topped the Dallas Mavericks 110-104.

Griffin helped the Clippers to a 3-0 week behind averages of 25.7 points (tied for third in the Western Conference), 11.3 rebounds (ninth in the conference), 4.7 assists and 1.0 steals. He posted a double-double in all three games. On Nov. 13, Griffin scored 22 points and added 12 rebounds, seven assists and three steals as the Clippers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103.

James has won player of the week 44 times, while Griffin receives his second award.

Here is a recap of the week for James and Griffin:

LeBron James, Miami Heat

Nov. 12 vs. Milwaukee: Recorded 33 points, three rebounds and two assists in a 118-95 win over the Bucks.

Nov. 15 vs. Dallas: Posted 39 points, six rebounds and four assists during a 110-104 win over the Mavericks.

Nov. 16 @ Charlotte: Scored 30 points and added seven assists and four rebounds as the Heat beat the Bobcats 97-81.

Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers

Nov. 11 vs. Minnesota: Scored 25 points and added 10 rebounds and five assists during the Clippers' 109-107 win over the Timberwolves.

Nov. 13 vs. Oklahoma City: Tallied 22 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and three steals in a 111-103 win over the Thunder.

Nov. 16 vs. Brooklyn: Posted 30 points on 12-of-19 shooting, and added 12 rebounds during a 110-103 win over the Nets.