Wolves' Karl-Anthony Towns Named Western Conference Player Of The Week

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for his performance during last week's games.

On Monday, the team announced the honor, which is for games played last Monday through Sunday. It's the second time this season that Towns has won the weekly award – and the sixth time in his career.

According to the team, Towns is the only player in the NBA this season to average 20 or more points per game while also shooting 50% or better from the field and 40% or better from three.

Towns is 13th in the NBA in scoring (24.6 points per game) and 16th in rebounds (9.6 rebounds per game).

"The 7-0 center has helped the Timberwolves to a 36-29 record this season, including a 20-12 record at Target Center after Saturday night's 135-121 win over the Portland Trail Blazers," the team said in a release.

In mid-February, Towns became the first center to win the 3-Point Shooting Contest, defeating seven guards during the NBA's All-Star Saturday.

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum was the player of the week for the Eastern Conference.