Knicks' Anthony, Grizzlies' Randolph named Players of Week

The New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony and Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Randolph today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, March 28, through Sunday, April 3.

Anthony sparked the Knicks to a 3-0 week, leading to the team's first playoff berth since the 2003-04 season. He averaged a league-best 34.3 points to go along with 8.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists. Anthony shot 35-of-70 (.500) from the floor and connected on 28-of-32 (.875) free throw attempts. He put together back-to-back 39-point, 10-rebound performances in a 113-106 win over Orlando and a 120-116 victory over New Jersey.

Randolph led Memphis to a 3-0 week that included double-digit victories over Golden State, New Orleans and Minnesota. He was the only player in the league to average 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Randolph is closing in on his third consecutive season averaging 20 points and 10 rebounds. On April 1, he tallied 28 points to go along with 10 rebounds and a season-high seven assists in an 83-81 win over New Orleans. This is the third time Randolph has received Player of the Week honors this season.