What happened: The NBA named Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week for Week 3 of the 2026-27 season. The honors recognize performances from games played Nov. 2-8.
Why it matters: Doncic's scoring surge has propelled Los Angeles to the top seed in the Western Conference at 9-2 behind five consecutive wins. In the East, Brunson has helped New York climb to fifth place at 5-4 on an active three-game winning streak.
By the numbers: Doncic has recorded 40.1 points per game and 7.8 rebounds per game and 7.7 assists per game in 2026-27 through 9 games. Brunson has recorded 26.2 points per game and 3.0 rebounds per game and 5.6 assists per game in 2026-27 through 9 games.
What to watch: Los Angeles enters Week 4 holding the West's top seed on a five-game winning streak, while New York looks to build on its three-game run.