Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard named NBA Players of the Week

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 1.

NBA Players of the Week for Week 1.

West: Damian Lillard (@trailblazers)
East: Jayson Tatum (@celtics) pic.twitter.com/J8NP0aOFE2

— NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2022

Check out their performances from the past week of action.

Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum scored 40 points in Boston's win against Orlando.

The Celtics’ All-Star helped the team start the season undefeated at 3-0. Tatum posted averages of 34.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists over Boston’s perfect start to the 2022-23 season.

Now that's how you start the season ☘️

Congrats, @jaytatum0 pic.twitter.com/BuJyIDjakG

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 24, 2022

Damian Lillard | Portland Trail Blazers

Damian Lillard led Portland with 41 points in its win over the Lakers.

The superstar guard led the way for Portland during its 3-0 start to the season. Lillard is averaging 34.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists to begin the year.

Like clockwork ⏰

Western Conference Player of the Week, @Dame_Lillard!

: https://t.co/WJBXQPGlxH pic.twitter.com/dIMrdgeqt9

— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) October 24, 2022

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