Garnett and Yao Named Players of the Week

 
The Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett and the Houston Rockets' Yao Ming today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 11. [link]

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Garnett and Yao Named Players of the Week
The Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett and the Houston Rockets' Yao Ming today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 11.