LeBron James and LaMarcus Aldridge named NBA players of the week

James led the Cavaliers to a perfect 4-0 record last week after averaging 34.8 points (tied for highest in NBA), 8.8 rebounds, 11.0 assists and 1.25 steals in 36.8 minutes over his four games (all starts). He also shot .627 (52-83) from the field, the highest percentage among any NBA player who took at least 20 field goal attempts, and was the only player in the East to make more than 40 field goals after tallying 52 field goals made on the week.

Aldridge averaged the following numbers: 34.8 points
- 9.3 rebounds
- 2.3 assists
- 2 blocks