Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell have been named NBA Players of the Week for Week 12 of this 2022-23 season.
Interestingly, both players only appeared in three of their teams four games, even though both were undefeated when they played. James won for the Western Conference, while Mitchell was the winner for the East.
Take a look at his highlights from the last week of action.
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
The legendary forward has been dominant to enter 2023 with averages of 35.0 points, 8.7 rebounds and 7.7 assists. The Lakers are on a five-game winning streak, which has helped them move up the Western Conference standings. LeBron is averaging 29.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.7 assists in 31 games this season.
NBA Western Conference Player of the Week: 👑 pic.twitter.com/TqzbLX87Dn
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 9, 2023
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers
The dynamic guard broke out for a career-high and franchise-record 71 points Monday to kick off his dominant week. Mitchell led the Cavaliers to a 3-1 record during Week 12 with averages of 37.
7 points, 7.3 assists, and 5.3 rebounds.
His 71-point performance puts him in elite company as one of only seven players in NBA history to score more than 70 points in a game.
The Cavaliers (26-15) are currently tied for third place in the East standings.
71 + 45 = Player of the Week.@nba | #LetEmKnow
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 9, 2023
