What happened: The NBA named San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum as the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week. The league recognized both players for their performances during the second week of the regular season.

Why it matters: The recognition highlights strong early-season form for Boston and the San Antonio Spurs as both clubs establish position in their respective conferences. Both franchise cornerstones continue to anchor their teams' primary offensive and defensive schemes.

What to watch: Both teams continue their regular-season schedules as San Antonio and Boston look to build on their momentum.