David Lee Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Last Week of January

The New York Knicks' David Lee was named the Eastern Conference Players of the Week for games played Monday, Jan. 26, through Sunday, Feb. 1.

Lee helped the Knicks to a 3-0 week with wins over Houston, Atlanta and Indiana. The fourth-year forward averaged 19.0 points on .535 shooting to go along with 15.3 rebounds. He recorded point-rebound double-doubles in all three contests and ranks second in the league with 35 double-doubles on the season (Dwight Howard). On Jan. 31 at Indiana, Lee had 23 points and led the Knicks with 17 rebounds in New York's 122-113 win over the Pacers.

Here is a recap of the week for Lee:

• Jan. 26 vs. Houston: Tallied 17 points and 13 rebounds in a 104-98 win over the Rockets.

• Jan. 28 vs. Atlanta: Posted 17 points and 16 rebounds in a 112-104 win over the Hawks.

• Jan. 31 @ Indiana: Recorded 23 points and 17 rebounds in the Knicks' 122-113 win over the Pacers.