NBA names Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo as players of the week

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After a rough start to both Portland Trailblazers and Milwaukee Bucks seasons, their star men lead their teams to a 3-0 unbeaten streak in Game Week 5.

Portland guard, Damian Lillard, averaged 28.3 points, 8.3 assists, and 2.0 rebounds during the teams’ 3-0 week. Lillard, popularly known by the phrase “Dame time”, erupted for a season-high 39 points in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.

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The Blazers (9-8 record) are currently tied for 6th place on the Western Conference table.

Two-time NBA MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo, led the Bucks to an undefeated 3-0 week with averages of 33.3 points, 16.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.7 blocks, and 1.7 steals. He scored a season-high 47 points in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.

The Greek Freak tallied 32 points and a season-high 20 rebounds in a win over the Magic. The Bucks (9-8 record) are currently tied with 5 teams for the sixth seed in the East.

Source: myJoy