Damian Lillard, Trae Young named NBA Players of the Week

The All-Star guards led their squads to big wins during the final week of the regular season.

From NBA.com News Services

May 17, 2021 7:37 PM

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard and Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 21.

NBA Players of the Week for Week 21.

West: @Dame_Lillard (@trailblazers)
East: @TheTraeYoung (@ATLHawks) pic.twitter.com/MzmRcUJHgF

— NBA (@NBA) May 17, 2021

Check out highlights from their past week of action.

Damian Lillard

Lillard scores 41 vs. Suns

Damian Lillard erupted for 41 points in a win over Phoenix last week.

A man on a mission. @dame_lillard has been named @NBA Western Conference Player of the Week! @carmax | #RipCity https://t.co/EuacdwjDnF pic.twitter.com/9wrRvDVtWq

— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) May 17, 2021

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Trae Young

Young scores 33 vs. Wizards

Trae Young led the Hawks with 33 points in a key win over Washington last week.

.@TheTraeYoung was just named the NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week! 🙌

He averaged 24.3 points on .471 shooting and 8.5 assists in 29 minutes per game leading the team to an undefeated 4-0 week. pic.twitter.com/lYmW5aqW3Z

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) May 17, 2021

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