Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers were named NBA Players of the Week for Week 15.
NBA Players of the Week for Week 15.
West: Damian Lillard (@trailblazers)
East: Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Bucks) pic.twitter.com/5evQ3pNOjK— NBA (@NBA) January 30, 2023
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 50 points, 13 rebounds and four assists Sunday against the Pelicans.
The two-time Kia MVP led Milwaukee to an undefeated week by averaging 38.3 points, 12.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists. His week was highlighted by his 50-point performance in Sunday’s New Orleans game against the Pelicans. Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.7 points, 12.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 39 games this season. The Bucks (33-17) are currently his third in the Eastern Conference standings.
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Giannis was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the third time this season!! https://t.co/EVLApdJIb0 pic.twitter.com/2iijXhLh2R
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 30, 2023
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard dropped a season-high 60 points in Portland’s win over Utah.
The Portland leader dominated Week 15, averaging 42.3 points and 7.7 assists on 63.2% shooting in a 2-1 week for the Blazers. Lillard scored his season-high 60 points on 29-for-21 shooting in Portland’s win over Utah on Wednesday. The 32-year-old guard is averaging 30.1 points, 7.3 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 37 games this season. The Blazers (23-26) are currently his 12th in the Western Conference standings.
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Western Conference Player of the Week, @Dame_Lillard! pic.twitter.com/2qLES7kYsX
— Portland Trailblazers (@trailblazers) January 30, 2023
