Pelicans F Anthony Davis Named Conference Player Of The Week

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis is the Western Conference Player of the Week after averaging 31.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 4.7 blocks over three contests.

The Pelicans went 2-1 in those games, with the one loss coming last night in double overtime to Denver, a game in which Davis flirted with a near quadruple-double. His stat line of 36 points, 14 rebounds, 9 blocks and 7 assists made him the first player in league history to record a stat line in a single game since the NBA began recording blocks in the 1973-74 season.

Perhaps the only surprising thing about the honor is that it's the first conference player of the week award of Davis' three-year pro career.

Davis and the Pelicans are currently in a battle with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 8th and final playoff spot in the competitive Western Conference, currently trailing the Thunder by a game in the standings with 16 games remaining.

New Orleans hosts the Milwaukee Bucks tomorrow night. Tip-off is set for 7:00.