LeBron James has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 22 (games played Monday, March 12, through Sunday, March 18), while Russell Westbrook won Western Conference honors.

This marks the third time James has won the award in 2017-18, increasing his total to an NBA-record 60 Player of the Week awards.

In three games this past week, James led the Cavaliers to a 2-1 record after averaging a NBA-best 32.0 points on .569 shooting from the field, 13.3 rebounds, 9.7 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.3 blocks in 38.0 minutes. He recorded three double-doubles, which includes two triple-double performances during the week. Among Eastern Conference leaders, the 6-8 forward led the conference in points per game (32.0) and field goals made (37), while tying for first in double-doubles (3) and triple-doubles (2). In addition, he ranked second in assists per game (9.7), tied for second in blocks per game (2.33), third in rebounds per game (13.3), tied for fifth in steals per game (2.0) and 15th in field goal percentage (.569). James, who tallied at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in all three contests, was the only player in the NBA to average at least 30.0 points and 10.0 rebounds.

Westbrook averaged 25.5 points, 12.0 assists and 11.3 rebounds as the Thunder went 4-0.