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The NBA announced that Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs and Tyler Herro of the Heat were named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week for games played from March 2–8.

Wembanyama averaged 26.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 4.8 blocks while guiding San Antonio to a 4-0 record.

The honor is his second weekly award this season and the third of his career.

It also follows his recent recognition as the Western Conference Player of the Month and Defensive Player of the Month for February.

Herro also led Miami to a perfect 4-0 week, averaging 26.3 points and 5.5 rebounds while shooting 51.7 percent from three-point range.

This is his second career Player of the Week award and first of the season.

Injuries have limited him to 20 games, but he has averaged 22.1 points with strong .500/.402/.917 shooting splits.

Other West nominees were Devin Booker, Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jrue Holiday, and Kawhi Leonard.

East nominees included Bam Adebayo, Paolo Banchero, Jalen Johnson, and Karl-Anthony Towns.