Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo named NBA Players of the Month for March and April
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Players of the Month for the months of March and April.
Check out their highlights from the past month.
Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets star led Denver to a 12-9 record since March 1 with averages of 31.6 points, 13.7 rebounds and 7.5 assists. He scored 30-plus points in each of his last five games of the season, including a 41-point performance against the Spurs on April 5. The Nuggets (48-34) secured the No. 6 seed in the West and will face the Golden State Warriors in the first round.
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In case you didn't already know… He's the best on the planet.
Your Western Conference Player of the Month… AGAIN. pic.twitter.com/IZjyGFbPMb
— x – Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 12, 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks
The two-time Kia MVP continued his dominant season in March and April with averages of 31.5 points, 12.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists as Milwaukee posted a 14-6 record since March 1. He scored 30-plus points in 10 of his 16 games played during this stretch. The Bucks (51-31) are the No. 3 seed in the East and will face the Chicago Bulls in the first round.
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Giannis named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for March and April. https://t.co/CENNwUMBgP
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 12, 2022