Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo named NBA Players of the Week

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 5.

NBA Players of the Week for Week 5.

West: Damian Lillard (@trailblazers)
East: Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Bucks) pic.twitter.com/CSTkuPJ7Oy

— NBA (@NBA) November 22, 2021

Check out their performances from the past week of action.

Damian Lillard | Portland Trail Blazers

Check out the top plays from Damian Lillard's Week 5 performances.

The veteran guard averaged 28.3 points, 8.3 assists and 2.0 rebounds during Portland’s 3-0 week. Lillard erupted for a season-high 39 points in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. The Blazers (9-8) are currently tied for 6th in the Western Conference.

> Season Stats | Video Box Scores

.@Dame_Lillard has been named the @NBA Western Conference Player of the Week.

Congrats, Dame! https://t.co/JTXBjj9XrB pic.twitter.com/M4Y4HbMcyJ

— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) November 22, 2021

Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks

Check out the top plays from Giannis Antetokounmpo's Week 5 performances.

The two-time NBA MVP 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 on 18-for-23 shooting in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. He tallied 32 points and a season-high 20 rebounds in a win over the Magic. The Bucks (9-8) are currently tied with 5 teams for the sixth seed in the East.

> Season Stats | Video Box Scores

Congrats to Giannis who has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week!! pic.twitter.com/AoMD3txhkT

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 22, 2021

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