Ben Wallace might not overtake Dikembe Mutombo as the NBA's defensive player of the year, but he did receive some recognition Monday from the league.

Wallace was named the Eastern Conference player of the week. In four games, Wallace averaged 11.0 points, 13.8 rebounds and 6.0 blocked shots. He also shot 60.7 percent from the field and posted his first career triple-double.

The Pistons went 3-1 for the week.

After Wallace got 14 points and 15 rebounds against Washington last Wednesday, Wizards coach Doug Collins said: "He was the difference in the game. Ben has really established himself as one of the best power forwards in the league. He controls that basket area."