A perfect week for the Lakers, at least in terms of record, with LeBron James bolstering his MVP candidacy with 33.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game while hitting 38 percent of his 3-pointers. The big story is Malik Monk, who has stepped up as the Lakers' secondary offensive weapon in the half court with Anthony Davis out of the lineup.

Monk averaged 21.3 points this week on 55 percent shooting, including 48 percent from 3-point range as the Lakers moved above .500 and into the No. 7 spot in the Western Conference.LeBron James is one of the greatest players in NBA history and probably the greatest all-around player of all time. He recently turned 37 years old but he is still dominating the league. Right now, he is second best scorer in the NBA with 28.5 PPG, trailing only Kevin Durant who has 29.8 PPG.