Raptors’ DeRozan wins East Player of the Week for 4th time

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) is greeted by teammates after scoring against the Washington Wizards. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP)

NEW YORK — Toronto Raptors all-star guard DeMar DeRozan has been named the NBA Eastern Conference player of the week for the fourth time this season.

DeRozan averaged a team-high 20.8 points, 5.8 assists and 3.0 rebounds while helping the East-leading Raptors to a perfect 4-0 week.

The Compton, Calif., native led or was tied for the team lead in scoring during all four of Toronto’s victories. He shot .482 the field and .794 at the free throw line.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis was named the player of the week for the Western Conference.

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