By Official Release
Posted Nov 29 2010 2:39PM
NEW YORK -- The Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard and the Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, Nov. 28.
With double-doubles in all four games, Howard led Orlando to a 3-1 record. Howard averaged 26.3 points on .632 shooting and 14.5 rebounds. He hit the game-winning shot at Washington on Saturday with four seconds left to propel Orlando to its third consecutive win. Howard had 32 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks in the victory.
Nowitzki averaged 31.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists on the week. He shot .573 from the field and .533 from behind the arc. His 42-point, 12-rebound night led Dallas past Detroit on Tuesday. The Mavericks went on to win four games in five nights.
Here is a recap of the week for Howard and Nowitzki:
Nov. 22 @ San Antonio: Had 26 points, 18 rebounds, three steals and two blocks in a 
106-97 loss to the Spurs.
Nov. 24 vs. Miami: Posted 24 points and 18 rebounds in a 104-95 win over the Heat.
Nov. 26 vs. Cleveland: Netted 23 points to go along with 11 rebounds, two blocks and two steals in a 111-100 win versus the Cavaliers.
Nov. 27 @ Washington: Rounded out the week with his fourth double-double, tallying 32 points and 11 rebounds in a 100-99 victory over the Wizards.
Nov. 23 vs. Detroit: Posted 42 points, 12 rebounds, two blocks and one assist during an 88-84 win over the Pistons.
Nov. 24 vs. Oklahoma City: Tallied 34, four rebounds and 4 assists in a 111-103 win over the Thunder.
Nov. 26 vs. San Antonio: Netted 26 points and added eight rebounds and five assists in a 103-94 win over the Spurs.
Nov. 27 Miami: Collected 22 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals in a 106-95 win over the Heat.
Other nominees for the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week: Boston's Shaquille O'Neal, Charlotte's D.J. Augustin, Chicago's Derrick Rose, Indiana's Danny Granger, Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin, New York's Raymond Felton and Amar'e Stoudemire, Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook, San Antonio's Manu Ginobili, Utah's Deron Williams
 | Detroit on the Run The Pistons demonstrates the proper way to execute the fast break. |
 | Pump It Up Elton Brand gives the convincing pump fake and then gets the tough two points inside. |
 | Swat the Shot Ryan Hollins rotates over and gets the block to protect the paint. |
 | Marcus to LaMarcus Marcus Camby throws the alley-oop to LaMarcus Aldridge for the finish. |
 | Varejao And-one Anderson Varejao gets the ball and gets the shot to fall while being fouled. |
 | Arena Link: Fan of the Week, John Clunk Fan of the Week, John Clunk, joins EJ, McHale and Webber from Quicken Loans Arena as the Fan of the Week. |
 | What Webb's Watchin' This week Chris Webber has been keeping a close eye on the Heat. |
 | The Beat: Heat Headlines Sun Sentinel reporter, Ira Winderman joins The Beat to discuss the state of Miami. |
 | The Beat: LeBron's Return The Beat writers discuss LeBron's return to Cleveland. |
 | November Rookies' Top 10 Check out the top 10 rookie plays from November, including plays from John Wall, Evan Turner and Blake Griffin. |
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