MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has been Named 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 Monday through Sunday. It’s the second time this season Towns has won the weekly award, and the sixth time in his career. READ MORE: Timberwolves beat Trail Blazers 135-121 for fourth straight victory (credit: by Harrison Barden/Getty Images) According to the team, Towns is the only player in the NBA this season to average 20 or more points per game while shooting 50 % or better of the field and 40% or better of three. READ MORE: Towns, Reid Score 20, Carry Timberwolves Outperform Thunder 138-101Towns ranks 13th in the NBA in scoring (24.6 ppg) and 16th in rebounding (9.6 rpg). “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 statement. In mid-February, Towns became the first center to win the 3-point shooting contest, defeating seven shooting guards during NBA All-Star Saturday. Eastern Conference Player of the Week.