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Rockets center named West's Player of the Week for sixth time
Damien Pierce
Rockets.com Staff Writer
HOUSTON -- Since arriving to training camp, Rockets center Yao Ming has been trying to get comfortable with Rick Adelman's new offense.
On Monday, he received confirmation that he's on his way.
The Rockets center was named the Western Conference's Player of the Week for the sixth time in his career after a putting together a dominating stretch.
Yao guided the Rockets to a 3-1 record over the week, averaging 27.8 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.8 blocks.
The Rockets center had his most productive offensive game of the season Sunday when he scored a season-high 34 points to lead Houston past Charlotte.
"It's a luxury to have a guy 7-foot-6 who knows how to play a little
bit," Rockets star Tracy McGrady said earlier this week. "When he is establishing his post presence like that, it's tough to beat us."
Yao became the third straight Rockets player to earn the West's weekly honor dating back to last season. McGrady, who earned the honor last week, was the Western Conference's final winner last season.
