Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 16.
Check out their performances from the past week of action.
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
The All-Star guard led Portland to a 3-1 week with averages of 38.3 points, 6.8 assists and 4.5 rebounds. Lillard scored 40 or more points in three of the four matchups, including 42 points and 10 assists in a win over the Grizzlies. Lillard currently ranks 5th in the NBA in scoring with 30.9 points per game. The Blazers (26-27) are currently 11th in the West standings.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee’s leader powered the team to an undefeated 3-0 week with averages of 41.0 points, 17.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists. Antetokounmpo’s week was highlighted by a 54-point, 19-rebound performance in a win over the Clippers. The All-Star forward is averaging 33.1 points (3rd in the NBA), 12.4 rebounds (1st) and 5.3 assists over 42 games this season. The Bucks (36-17) are on a 7-game win streak and rank 2nd in the East standings.
