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Raptors star Kawhi Leonard named NBA's Eastern Conference player of the week

Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard was named the NBA's Eastern Conference player of the week on Monday, the sixth time he's earned the honour and second time this season with Toronto.

Leonard led the Raptors in scoring last week, averaging 30.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and shooting .538 from the field.

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) celebrates after making an off balance basket against the Brooklyn Nets during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Friday.
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) celebrates after making an off balance basket against the Brooklyn Nets during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Friday.

He also shot .471 from three-point range and .824 at the free throw line as Toronto went 3-0.