After draining what proved to be the game-winning shot in the closing seconds of Sunday's victory over San Antonio, Pacers guard Victor Oladipo turned to the crowd and proclaimed, "This is my city!"
For one week, at least, this is also his league.
The NBA announced Monday that Oladipo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Oct. 23-29. The 6-4 guard and former Indiana University All-American averaged 28.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists over three games last week. He shot 60.4 percent from the field, 60 percent from 3-point range, and 95 percent from the free throw line while leading the Pacers to a 2-1 record.