NBA honors Roy, Smith

Dec 10, 2007 - 8:03 PM NEW YORK (Ticker) -- The Portland Trail Blazers have won their last three games, thanks in large part to guard Brandon Roy.

As a result, Roy was named Western Conference Player of the Week on Monday.

Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith earned the honor in the Eastern Conference.

In Portland's three wins last week, Roy averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists.

The reigning Rookie of the Year posted career highs of nine assists an eight defensive rebounds in the Trail Blazers' 117-113 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.

Roy also tied a career high with 11 field goals made in victories over the Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies.

Smith led the Magic to a 3-1 week, averaging 22.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 3.3 blocks.

On Thursday, Smith tied an NBA season high with seven seven blocks to go along with 28 points and seven rebounds in a 90-89 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Other nominees for the awards were Denver's Allen Iverson, Detroit's Chauncey Billups, New Orleans' Chris Paul and Washington's Caron Butler.