Paul George, Kevin Durant named players of the month

Paul George and Kevin Durant have been named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month.

The Indiana Pacers small forward has averaged 24.9 points per game so far this season, helping the team to an early lead in the Eastern Conference.

Meanwhile, Durant has averaged 28.2 points for 8.3 rebounds per game for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who currently sit third in the Western Conference.

Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Russell Westbrook were among those also nominated for the awards.