NEW YORK, April 5, 2010 – The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant today was named the Western Conference Player of the Week, for games played March 29 through April 4.

Durant led Oklahoma City to a 4-0 record, including a win at Dallas, the team’s first win there since 2004. Durant tied Bosh for the league lead in scoring for the week (31.5 ppg), and added averages of 8.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.5 steals (third in the West) and 1.5 blocks, leading the Thunder to its first playoff berth since the 2004-05 season. On April 4, Durant scored 40 points in a win over Minnesota and broke the franchise record for points in a season (2,258), passing Dale Ellis’ mark of 2,253 (1989-90). This is Durant’s third NBA Player of the Week award this season.

Here is a recap of the week for Durant:

March 30 @ Philadelphia: Posted 26 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals in a 111-93 win over the Sixers.

March 31 @ Boston: Recorded 37 points, eight rebounds, two assists and one steal in a 109-104 win over the Celtics.

April 3 @ Dallas: Scored 23 points, and added five rebounds, five assists, five steals and one block in a 121-116 win over the Mavericks.

April 4 vs. Minnesota: Netted 40 points, to go along with nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in a 116-108 win over the Timberwolves.

Other nominees for the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week were Atlanta’s Jamal Crawford, Boston’s Rajon Rondo, Charlotte’s Gerald Wallace, Cleveland’s LeBron James, Miami’s Dwyane Wade and San Antonio’s Manu Ginobili.

What’s good everyone? We just finished up a quick two game road trip in the midwest. We had a nice win against the Bulls last night. If you watched the game, I’m sure you saw Russ have another big game. I think he should be an All-Star this year. What do you all think?

Before the Bulls game I found out the NBA named me the Western Conference player of the week. Pretty neat, huh? It’s very humbling. I got Rookie of the Year, so it feels really good to get awards in this league. They’re not easy. It’s truly an honor.

I just want to thank my teammates. Like I’ve always been saying, they get me the ball and always trust me to make shots. Trust, confidence…that’s all helped me become the player I am today. I can’t emphasize how much I thank my teammates for this. They’re the best.

I also wanted to thank you guys for supporting me and the team this season. You’re the best fans out there. Talk to you soon!

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