What happened: Burton received the WNBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week honor for Week 14.
Why it matters: The award arrives as Golden State closes in on the playoffs after clinching its second postseason berth.
By the numbers: Burton is averaging 12.3 points, 5.8 assists and 3.6 rebounds in 40 games. Golden State’s 29-11 record ranks second in the Western Conference.
What to watch: Golden State next faces Seattle on Sept. 20.