Horford named Eastern Confrence player of the week.

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Atlanta Hawks: Horford named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

2:50 pm November 26, 2012, by Chris Vivlamore


Vivlamore reporting.

Hawks center Al Horford was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Nov. 19-25.

The Hawks have gotten four of their five straight wins during Horford’s impressive week. He is averaging 16.5 points, 9.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists over the span. He had a career-high 10 assists in the victory over the Wizards.

The Spurs’ Tim Duncan was named the Western Conference Player of the Week.

Here is a closer look at Horford’s week:
Nov. 19 vs. Orlando: 15 points, nine rebounds and three assists in 81-72 win over Magic
Nov. 21 vs. Washington: 15 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds in a 101-100 overtime victory over Wizards
Nov. 23 at Charlotte: 26 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks in a 101-91 win against Bobcats.
Nov. 24 vs. L.A. Clippers: 10 points, eight rebounds and three assists in a 104-93 win over Clippers.

- Chris Vivlamore

Congrats Al!

[Bravo95]

We have a lot of games left obviously, but I'm proud of the way this team has held it together despite everyone saying they would fall off without Joe. Al and Jeff are stepping up, and although Josh's offense is slowly coming around, he is playing some of the best defense of his career.