Dirk Named Player of the Week

Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki has been named Western Conference Player of the Week for the week of March 31-April 6. Dirk led the Mavs to a 3-1 record while averaging 25.3 points and 8 rebounds per game. He also made 13 of his 23 three point attempts for the week. This is the 16th career Player of the Week award for Dirk and his first since December 2010.