Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Bucks big man Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA’s players of the week for October 24-30, the league announced (via Twitter).
Gilgeous-Alexander, the Western Conference winner, led Oklahoma City to a 3-0 record in victories over the Clippers (two times) and Mavericks with averages of 31.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 7.7 assists, 2.7 steals and 1.3 blocks on .500/.500/1.000 shooting in 37.4 minutes per contest. The Thunder now sit with a 3-3 record after Gilgeous-Alexander’s stellar performances.
Two-time MVP Antetokounmpo, the East’s winner, averaged 35.7 points, 15.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.7 blocks during Milwaukee’s 3-0 week. The Bucks defeated the Nets, Knicks and Hawks, and are now 5-0 to start the 2022/23 season.
According to the NBA (Twitter link), the other nominees in the West were Desmond Bane, Devin Booker, Luka Doncic and Keldon Johnson, while Paolo Banchero, Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, Donovan Mitchell and Trae Young were nominated in the East. Antetokounmpo, Booker, Banchero and Mitchell were all nominated for the second consecutive week.
Giannis don’t wanna see these Hawks in the playoffs. Okongwu guards him as well or better than anybody in the league. We had him shut down until the refs started giving him every single call late in the 3rd & thruout the 4th. I definitely gotta give him credit for knocking down his fts tho.. link to m.youtube.com
Of course with Middleton, Ingles, and Connaughton back I think the Hawks will not have enough to stay with the Bucks.
Excuses
You’re funny.
SGA absolutely deserves PotW this week. How many contenders did the Thunder upset this week?
Clips w/o KL twice
Dallas once
Lol two former kings nominated including buddy no d hiel
It’s funny how the Kings trade their players and then they break out as stars…
Giannis & Luka is the right combo!
Gotta like all the Paolo love in the media right now! I’ll admit, I wanted the Magic to take Jabari but I’m changing my tune as I watch him play. Second straight week he’s been nominated for PotW and if Orlando could actually close out games he’d have a much better case.