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HOUSTON – Houston Rockets Center Yao Ming was named Western Conference Player of the Week, for games played Tuesday, Feb. 21 through Sunday Feb. 26. Yao becomes the first Rockets player this season to win this distinction.

Yao averaged 26.7 points on .553 shooting and 15.7 rebounds to lead the Rockets to victories over the Clippers, Warriors and Magic. He recorded three consecutive double-doubles for the first time this season, including a 22-point, 21-rebound performance in a 106-102 win over the Clippers on Feb. 22.

Here is a closer look at the week for Yao:

Feb. 22 vs. L.A. Clippers: Scored 29 points on 11-of-16 shooting, while adding 15 rebounds and two blocks in a 106-102 win over the Clippers.

Feb. 24 vs. Golden State: Posted 22 points and 21 rebounds to lead the Rockets past the Warriors 91-88.

Feb. 26 at Orlando: Had 29 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks in a 89-84 road win over the Magic.