Brand, Iverson earn NBA weekly honors
(AFP)
Updated: 2005-12-13 08:54

NEW YORK (AFP) - Allen Iverson, who averaged 36 points, eight assists and 2.3 steals in leading Philadelphia to two wins in three games was named the National Basketball Association Eastern Conference Player of the Week.

The All-Star guard scored over 40 points in back-to-back victories, increasing his total to six 40-point games this season.

After scoring 23 points in a loss to Milwaukee on Wednesday, Iverson scored 43 in Friday's 119-115 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats.

The following night in New Jersey, Iverson scored 42 points and added 12 assists in a 107-95 triumph over the Nets.

It was the first honor this season for Iverson, who leads the league in scoring at 34.4 points per game. Over his nine-year career, Iverson has been honored 17 times, including four times in 2004-05.

Forward Elton Brand of the Los Angeles Clippers received Western Conference honors for the second time this season after averaging 31 points, 11.5 rebounds, 4.0 blocks and 3.8 assists in four games. Brand recorded a season-high 37 points and 12 rebounds in a 99-89 win over Miami on Monday.

Brand had a double-double in all four games during the week, leading the surprising Clippers to three victories.