Forward Anthony Davis (3) during the Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball game on December 1, 2019 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore)

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis has been named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week for games played December 2 to December 8, it was announced today.

Davis averaged 35.0 points (.633 FG%), 8.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.8 steals as the Lakers finished the week 4-0, with victories over Denver, Utah, Portland and Minnesota.

On December 8, Davis recorded his fourth career 50-point game with 50 points (20-29 FG), seven rebounds, six assists and four steals versus Minnesota. In Portland on December 6, Davis notched 39 points, nine rebounds and three blocks to close out a three-game road sweep.

Davis wins his seventh Western Conference Player of the Week award and his first since November 4 of this season.