The New York Knicks? Amar`e Stoudemire and the Oklahoma City Thunder?s Russell Westbrook today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively for games played Monday, Nov. 15, through Sunday, Nov. 21.

Stoudemire averaged 29.0 points on .608 shooting from the field, 9.5 rebounds and compiled eight blocks, leading the Knicks to a 3-1 week on a four-game west coast road trip.  The Knicks? captain posted a point/rebound double-double in each of New York?s three wins during the week and scored a season-high 39 points while adding 11 boards in a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night.

Westbrook led the Thunder to a 4-0 week, averaging 23.0 points, 7.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds.  With 7.3 seconds remaining, Westbrook connected on two free-throws at Milwaukee to help secure the team?s fourth consecutive victory.

Jazz point guard Deron Williams and Bulls point guard Derrick Rose have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for the Western and Eastern Conference, respectively.

Rose averaged 21.3 points in leading the Bulls to a 3-0 record during the week of Nov. 8-14.

Williams led the Jazz to a 4-0 mark while averaging 23 points on 46 percent shooting. He also averaged 11.8 assists and 4.0 rebounds.

The Boston Celtics? Rajon Rondo and the Los Angeles Lakers? Pau Gasol today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Tuesday, October 26, through Sunday, October 31.

Rondo helped the Celtics to a 2-1 record to start their season, including an opening-night victory over the Miami Heat.  The 6-1 guard?s week was highlighted by a 24-assist performance in a win over the New York Knicks.  In the team?s opening three games, Rondo dished out 50 assists, which tied John Stockton (1989-90) for the best three-game start in NBA history.  Rondo averaged 10.7 points, 16.7 assists and 6.3 rebounds for the week, while also recording the first triple double of the new season against the Knicks.

Gasol led the Lakers to a perfect 3-0 week, averaging 25.3 points on .525 shooting from the field to go with 10.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists. Gasol opened the season with a 29-point effort in a home win over the Rockets.  He also recorded a double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds in a win over the Warriors on Sunday night.