Williams is averaging 18.9 points and 9.7 assists.

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Williams is averaging 18.9 points and 9.7 assists. (Getty)

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James, Westbrook take home NBA weekly honors

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for the period ending Feb. 7.

Game Capsules — Feb. 8

Vince Carter scored 34 of his season-high 48 points in the second half, rallying Orlando to a second straight victory, 123-117 over the New Orleans Hornets.

Bryant sidelined for second straight game

L.A. Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant missed Monday's 101-89 win against San Antonio due to a sprained left ankle.

Clippers' Kaman to replace injured Roy in All-Star Game

Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman was named the replacement for injured Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy Monday for the NBA All-Star Game to be held February 14 in Dallas.

Derrick Rose earned his first All-Star bid

NBA Power Rankings

Winners of five straight, the Chicago Bulls are shooting up our power rankings just a month after head coach Vinny Del Negro's job was in serious jeopardy.

Game Capsules — Feb. 4

LeBron James handled the ball and the scoring load, scoring a game-best 36 points with eight assists and seven rebounds, as red-hot Cleveland used a second-half surge to bury Miami, 102-86, at Quicken Loans Arena.

Clippers relieve Dunleavy of coaching duties

The Los Angeles Clippers announced on Thursday that head coach and general manager Mike Dunleavy was relieved of his coaching duties.

Game Capsules — Feb. 2

Kevin Durant poured in 33 points and pulled down 11 rebounds, as the Oklahoma City Thunder used a late surge to take down the Atlanta Hawks, 106-99.

Boston's Pierce day-to-day with foot strain

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce is listed as day-to-day after straining his left mid-foot during Monday's game against Washington.

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