Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard celebrated teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo after the “Greek Freak” was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 5 of the 2024-25 NBA season. Lillard shared the Bucks’ congratulatory post on his Instagram story, adding three flexed bicep emojis to hype up Antetokounmpo’s achievement.
Giannis’ Dominant Week
Antetokounmpo earned the award after delivering an incredible stat line for Week 5:
- Averaged: 32.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game.
- Shooting Efficiency: 61.2% from the field.
This marks the first time this season that Giannis has received the honor. He previously won the award twice last season during Weeks 8 and 14.
In the Western Conference, Harrison Barnes of the San Antonio Spurs earned Player of the Week honors, averaging 22.3 points and 8.7 rebounds on an impressive 61.8% shooting clip.
Bucks’ Resurgence
The Milwaukee Bucks are on a tear after a challenging start to the season. Following a disappointing 2-8 start, the team has rebounded to win six of their last seven games. The partnership between Lillard and Antetokounmpo is proving crucial to the turnaround:
- Damian Lillard: Over the past four games, he has averaged 23.3 points, 9.3 assists, and 4.3 rebounds, including a clutch game-winning layup against the Houston Rockets.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo: Over the same stretch, he has been dominant, averaging 33.4 points, 10.9 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 2.1 blocks per game.
Outlook
With their stars clicking, the Bucks are emerging as a formidable contender in the Eastern Conference. The duo of Lillard and Antetokounmpo is living up to expectations, combining elite scoring, playmaking, and defensive prowess. If this momentum continues, Milwaukee will be a team to watch deep into the playoffs.
Fans can stay tuned as the Bucks aim to extend their win streak in upcoming games.
