J.J. Barea has been named the NBA's Western Conference player of the week for his play the week of March 28-April 3, the league announced Monday.

Barea averaged 23.5 points per game and 6.8 assists in leading the Mavericks to a perfect 4-0 record last week.

To make the week even bigger, Barea's daughter was born.

"One of the best [weeks] ever," Barea said after Saturday's win over Detroit. "My daughter's healthy and everybody's happy and we're winning some games. I'm playing pretty good. Other than 2011 championship week, this is pretty good."

On Barea, Carlisle added Saturday: "He was tremendous. We're all very happy for him. He's got to be really happy and I think there was probably a little inspiration seeing his daughter come into the world. It's a great day."

The week was so good, our Eddie Sefko was pondering whether Barea would win the award.