Joel Embiid has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week, the NBA announced on Monday afternoon. It’s the second consecutive week that Embiid has garnered the nod. In three games, the superstar center led the Philadelphia 76ers to an undefeated week while averaging 35 points (77 percent true shooting), 12.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.3 blocks.
Out West, Domantas Sabonis also won his second consecutive Player of the Week honor. The Sacramento Kings went 3-1, only losing a close one against the Milwaukee Bucks. Sabonis averaged 22.8 points (65.4 percent true shooting), 16.