Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo named Players of the Week
NBA Communications: Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 8 of the 2023-24 season (Dec. 11-17).
Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter
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Steve Popper @StevePopper
NBA announces Giannis Antetokounmpo as Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Little surprised Brunson did make also nominated with 50-point game at Phoenix. – 3:34 PM
NBA announces Giannis Antetokounmpo as Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Little surprised Brunson did make also nominated with 50-point game at Phoenix. – 3:34 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
And to absolutely no one’s surprise, Luka Doncic is Western Conference Player of the Week for last week. In 4 games, 3 Mavs wins, Luka averaged 36.8 ppg, 8 rpg, and 11.5 apg. It’s the 10th time he has been West player of the week in his career. – 3:34 PM
And to absolutely no one’s surprise, Luka Doncic is Western Conference Player of the Week for last week. In 4 games, 3 Mavs wins, Luka averaged 36.8 ppg, 8 rpg, and 11.5 apg. It’s the 10th time he has been West player of the week in his career. – 3:34 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 8 of the 2023-24 season (Dec. 11-17). pic.twitter.com/ONm5n0heW0 – 3:34 PM
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 8 of the 2023-24 season (Dec. 11-17). pic.twitter.com/ONm5n0heW0 – 3:34 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week. pic.twitter.com/QKokPDYJ8a – 3:34 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week. pic.twitter.com/QKokPDYJ8a – 3:34 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Luka Doncic is making 82.1% of his unassisted shots in the restricted area in the half court.
Better than even Giannis. Better than LeBron. Better than anyone. This is #1 in the NBA.
More stats and thoughts on @ringer: theringer.com/nba/2023/12/18… – 3:32 PM
Luka Doncic is making 82.1% of his unassisted shots in the restricted area in the half court.
Better than even Giannis. Better than LeBron. Better than anyone. This is #1 in the NBA.
More stats and thoughts on @ringer: theringer.com/nba/2023/12/18… – 3:32 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
What’s Luka Doncic’s status for Mavericks vs. Nuggets after missing shootaround? dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 3:26 PM
What’s Luka Doncic’s status for Mavericks vs. Nuggets after missing shootaround? dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 3:26 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
🤔 Are the Thunder ready to make the leap?
🤔 Let the Lauri bidding begin
🤔 We’re seeing the best Luka yet
@KevinOConnorNBA’s seven observations from around the league: theringer.com/nba/2023/12/18… – 3:19 PM
🤔 Are the Thunder ready to make the leap?
🤔 Let the Lauri bidding begin
🤔 We’re seeing the best Luka yet
@KevinOConnorNBA’s seven observations from around the league: theringer.com/nba/2023/12/18… – 3:19 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Crvena Zvezda added Freddie Gillespie to their roster just before facing Real Madrid
Giannis Sfairopoulos was asked whether that development will lead to Mike Tobey’s departure & named the conditions for the club’s next moves: basketne.ws/470wkrX
basketnews.com/news-199060-sf… – 2:47 PM
Crvena Zvezda added Freddie Gillespie to their roster just before facing Real Madrid
Giannis Sfairopoulos was asked whether that development will lead to Mike Tobey’s departure & named the conditions for the club’s next moves: basketne.ws/470wkrX
basketnews.com/news-199060-sf… – 2:47 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Illness updates for tonight:
John Collins is questionable, Omer Yurtseven is out, and Luka Samanic is available. – 1:20 PM
Illness updates for tonight:
John Collins is questionable, Omer Yurtseven is out, and Luka Samanic is available. – 1:20 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Luka Samanic is upgraded to available, John Collins is questionable, and Omer Yurtseven is out for tonight’s game. – 1:19 PM
Luka Samanic is upgraded to available, John Collins is questionable, and Omer Yurtseven is out for tonight’s game. – 1:19 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Jazz injury update:
Luka Samanic is AVAILABLE.
John Collins is QUESTIONABLE.
Omer Yurtseven is OUT. – 1:19 PM
Jazz injury update:
Luka Samanic is AVAILABLE.
John Collins is QUESTIONABLE.
Omer Yurtseven is OUT. – 1:19 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Kevin Durant. Nikola Jokic. LeBron James.
Victor Wembanyama has checked off all of the above. Now, comes his 1st meeting with one of the players he says he’s “studied the most.”
On the 19-year-old’s admiration for Giannis and what they share in common.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 1:16 PM
Kevin Durant. Nikola Jokic. LeBron James.
Victor Wembanyama has checked off all of the above. Now, comes his 1st meeting with one of the players he says he’s “studied the most.”
On the 19-year-old’s admiration for Giannis and what they share in common.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 1:16 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Khris Middleton scored 14 fourth-quarter points to join Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard as 20-point scorers Sunday night.
But one assist stood out more than all their points.
How one pass showed the Bucks’ full potential, at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/5145821/2023/1… – 11:38 AM
Khris Middleton scored 14 fourth-quarter points to join Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard as 20-point scorers Sunday night.
But one assist stood out more than all their points.
How one pass showed the Bucks’ full potential, at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/5145821/2023/1… – 11:38 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 30/5/5 games this season:
16 — Luka Doncic
13 — Joel Embiid
10 — Nikola Jokic
The only players in double-digits. pic.twitter.com/fRVE5hjbFA – 11:26 AM
Most 30/5/5 games this season:
16 — Luka Doncic
13 — Joel Embiid
10 — Nikola Jokic
The only players in double-digits. pic.twitter.com/fRVE5hjbFA – 11:26 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Devin Booker’s Suns are an extreme example of the NBA’s trend veering away from old-school, pass-first point guards.
As Hall of Fame PG/Luka Doncic’s coach Jason Kidd says, “Setting the table is different now.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:51 AM
Devin Booker’s Suns are an extreme example of the NBA’s trend veering away from old-school, pass-first point guards.
As Hall of Fame PG/Luka Doncic’s coach Jason Kidd says, “Setting the table is different now.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:51 AM
Rob Mahoney @RobMahoney
The Bucks have one of the most blistering offenses in NBA history with Giannis and Dame barely running any pick-and-rolls together. I tried to wrap my head around what that means: theringer.com/nba/2023/12/18… – 10:47 AM
The Bucks have one of the most blistering offenses in NBA history with Giannis and Dame barely running any pick-and-rolls together. I tried to wrap my head around what that means: theringer.com/nba/2023/12/18… – 10:47 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Dec. 18 RPR MVP
1. Nikola Jokić: 18.437
2. Joel Embiid: 17.975
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 17.318
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.39
5. Luka Dončić: 15.263
6. Tyrese Haliburton: 14.459
7. Tyrese Maxey: 13.445
8. Kevin Durant: 13.185
9. Anthony Davis: 13.18
10. Jayson Tatum: 13.177 pic.twitter.com/jHeKdMT6h0 – 9:53 AM
Dec. 18 RPR MVP
1. Nikola Jokić: 18.437
2. Joel Embiid: 17.975
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 17.318
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.39
5. Luka Dončić: 15.263
6. Tyrese Haliburton: 14.459
7. Tyrese Maxey: 13.445
8. Kevin Durant: 13.185
9. Anthony Davis: 13.18
10. Jayson Tatum: 13.177 pic.twitter.com/jHeKdMT6h0 – 9:53 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka this season:
32.7 PPG
8.3 RPG
9.1 APG
3 seed. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 9:17 AM
Luka this season:
32.7 PPG
8.3 RPG
9.1 APG
3 seed. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 9:17 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
“I do not think anybody assumed that the skinny kid from Greece that was drafted and supposed to play in the G-League would be in a position to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record” – Giannis Antetokounmpo
#NBASundays
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 7:16 AM
“I do not think anybody assumed that the skinny kid from Greece that was drafted and supposed to play in the G-League would be in a position to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record” – Giannis Antetokounmpo
#NBASundays
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 7:16 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes the all-time Milwaukee Bucks leader in rebounds
Jusuf Nurkic grabs 17 rebounds and more #NBASundays #Eurowatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:16 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes the all-time Milwaukee Bucks leader in rebounds
Jusuf Nurkic grabs 17 rebounds and more #NBASundays #Eurowatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:16 AM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Giannis adds another franchise record, passes Kareem on Bucks’ all-time rebound list espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:41 AM
Giannis adds another franchise record, passes Kareem on Bucks’ all-time rebound list espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:41 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo @Giannis_An34
Hey @Khris22m, I’m coming for 3’s next 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/BXtVii8JdR – 11:09 PM
Hey @Khris22m, I’m coming for 3’s next 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/BXtVii8JdR – 11:09 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Giannis Antetokounmpo become Bucks all-time leading rebounder (he was already the points and assists leader)
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 10:07 PM
Watch Giannis Antetokounmpo become Bucks all-time leading rebounder (he was already the points and assists leader)
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 10:07 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
This time the Bucks were alert and secured the ball just in case Giannis wanted it after his new record
pic.twitter.com/aLyPMNyPuE – 10:02 PM
This time the Bucks were alert and secured the ball just in case Giannis wanted it after his new record
pic.twitter.com/aLyPMNyPuE – 10:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most rebounds in Bucks history:
7,165 — Giannis Antetokounmpo
7,161 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pic.twitter.com/NtFQlGvB0x – 9:32 PM
Most rebounds in Bucks history:
7,165 — Giannis Antetokounmpo
7,161 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pic.twitter.com/NtFQlGvB0x – 9:32 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Damian Lillard is good. Giannis is good. Andre Jackson should probably start for real. – 9:27 PM
Damian Lillard is good. Giannis is good. Andre Jackson should probably start for real. – 9:27 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
uh oh. we have another new franchise record set by giannis in milwaukee. pic.twitter.com/mJSOVghmg8 – 9:07 PM
uh oh. we have another new franchise record set by giannis in milwaukee. pic.twitter.com/mJSOVghmg8 – 9:07 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Giannis Antetokounmpo passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar tonight for the most rebounds in franchise history.
Giannis is now the franchise leader in points, rebounds, assists, blocks, triple-doubles, games, minutes, field-goals made and free throws made – 9:07 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar tonight for the most rebounds in franchise history.
Giannis is now the franchise leader in points, rebounds, assists, blocks, triple-doubles, games, minutes, field-goals made and free throws made – 9:07 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo is now the #Bucks all-time leading rebounder with 7,162 and counting. He breaks yet another record once held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. – 9:05 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo is now the #Bucks all-time leading rebounder with 7,162 and counting. He breaks yet another record once held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. – 9:05 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Giannis Antetokounmpo tied with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the Bucks franchise record of 7,161 rebounds. He has 13 of those tonight. – 9:01 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo tied with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the Bucks franchise record of 7,161 rebounds. He has 13 of those tonight. – 9:01 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Bucks 100, Rockets 91 after 3. Lillard with 32, Antetokounmpo 22. Rockets’ Greens (Jalen and Jeff) with 16 and 12 points. Sengun with 17, Bucks with 52 points in the paint, six shy of the most the Rockets have allowed this season. – 8:55 PM
Bucks 100, Rockets 91 after 3. Lillard with 32, Antetokounmpo 22. Rockets’ Greens (Jalen and Jeff) with 16 and 12 points. Sengun with 17, Bucks with 52 points in the paint, six shy of the most the Rockets have allowed this season. – 8:55 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Bucks successful on a coaches’ challenge on a Sengun drive. Basket counts, but Antetokounmpo not charged with his his third foul. – 8:43 PM
Bucks successful on a coaches’ challenge on a Sengun drive. Basket counts, but Antetokounmpo not charged with his his third foul. – 8:43 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Alperen Sengun goes right at Giannis and gets the bucket and foul. (It’s under review) pic.twitter.com/9M1C9v5S3L – 8:40 PM
Alperen Sengun goes right at Giannis and gets the bucket and foul. (It’s under review) pic.twitter.com/9M1C9v5S3L – 8:40 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz say Jordan Clarkson, Keyonte George remain out tomorrow vs. Brooklyn; John Collins, Omer Yurtseven, and Luka Samanic are questionable. – 8:35 PM
Jazz say Jordan Clarkson, Keyonte George remain out tomorrow vs. Brooklyn; John Collins, Omer Yurtseven, and Luka Samanic are questionable. – 8:35 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Keyonte George and Jordan Clarkson remain OUT for the Utah Jazz’s Monday game vs. the Nets. John Collins, Omer Yurtseven, and Luka Damanic are all QUESTIONABLE. – 8:35 PM
Keyonte George and Jordan Clarkson remain OUT for the Utah Jazz’s Monday game vs. the Nets. John Collins, Omer Yurtseven, and Luka Damanic are all QUESTIONABLE. – 8:35 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Bucks 71, Rockets 60 at half. Rockets shot 58.5 %, 4 of 11 on 3s, but crushed on boards, outscored, 13-0, on second chance points. Bucks with 46 paint points. Season high for an opponent is 58. Jalen Green with 11 points, five assists. Lillard with 20, Antetokounmpo 17. – 8:07 PM
Bucks 71, Rockets 60 at half. Rockets shot 58.5 %, 4 of 11 on 3s, but crushed on boards, outscored, 13-0, on second chance points. Bucks with 46 paint points. Season high for an opponent is 58. Jalen Green with 11 points, five assists. Lillard with 20, Antetokounmpo 17. – 8:07 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Bucks 33, Rockets 28 after 1, the largest lead of the game. There were 15 ties or lead changes in the first quarter. Lillard with 15, made 5 of 6 shots. Rockets 1 of 6 on 3s, an Eason bucket on a break off his steal on an Antetokounmpo drive. – 7:40 PM
Bucks 33, Rockets 28 after 1, the largest lead of the game. There were 15 ties or lead changes in the first quarter. Lillard with 15, made 5 of 6 shots. Rockets 1 of 6 on 3s, an Eason bucket on a break off his steal on an Antetokounmpo drive. – 7:40 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby on preparing to face Giannis for the first time Tuesday: pic.twitter.com/wt9OKYwc2x – 7:25 PM
Wemby on preparing to face Giannis for the first time Tuesday: pic.twitter.com/wt9OKYwc2x – 7:25 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Tari Eason deflects the ball away from Giannis, then buries the triple in transition pic.twitter.com/NwxKDitfqn – 7:23 PM
Tari Eason deflects the ball away from Giannis, then buries the triple in transition pic.twitter.com/NwxKDitfqn – 7:23 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Tari Eason checked in after Jabari Smith Jr. picked up his second foul, matches up with Antetokounmpo. – 7:20 PM
Tari Eason checked in after Jabari Smith Jr. picked up his second foul, matches up with Antetokounmpo. – 7:20 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Luka Doncic is having an MVP-caliber season; when will the rest of the NBA start noticing? dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 6:54 PM
Luka Doncic is having an MVP-caliber season; when will the rest of the NBA start noticing? dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 6:54 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Brooks, Smith Jr., Sengun, Green, VanVleet.
Bucks starters: Middleton, Antetokounmpo, Lopez, Jackson Jr., Lillard. – 6:51 PM
Rockets starters: Brooks, Smith Jr., Sengun, Green, VanVleet.
Bucks starters: Middleton, Antetokounmpo, Lopez, Jackson Jr., Lillard. – 6:51 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton warming up before today’s game vs. the Rockets. pic.twitter.com/QalOWnAH4B – 5:09 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton warming up before today’s game vs. the Rockets. pic.twitter.com/QalOWnAH4B – 5:09 PM
More on this storyline
Eric Nehm: Adrian Griffin, with a smile: “Another game ball today. Giannis all-time rebounder. Leading rebounder in Bucks history. I think he probably has four of those – points, assists, blocks and now rebounding. And I think we got the game ball. -via Twitter @eric_nehm / December 18, 2023
Eric Nehm: And Giannis Antetokounmpo has another Bucks franchise record as he collects the 1,762nd rebound of his career. With his 14th rebound tonight, Antetokounmpo has passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (7,161) as the Bucks all-time leading rebounder. -via Twitter @eric_nehm / December 17, 2023
Mark Followill: Luka Doncic is an addition to the injury report for tonight’s game. Listed as probable (illness) for Mavs at Nuggets (8p CST, BSSW). -via Twitter @MFollowill / December 18, 2023
Brad Townsend: I’m told that Luka Doncic was not feeling well enough to attend shootaround, but is expected to be able to play tonight. -via Twitter @townbrad / December 18, 2023
Brad Townsend: Luka Doncic was not present for Mavs shootaround this morning. -via Twitter @townbrad / December 18, 2023