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Giannis, Harden named Players of the Week

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The NBA announced Monday that Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston Rockets guard James Harden have won the Players of the Week honors for games played Oct. 17-22.

Antetokounmpo notched a league-leading 38.8 points at a ridiculous 67.3 percent clip to go along with 9.7 rebounds, five dimes, and 2.7 steals per game - all team highs - in the opening week of play as the Bucks went 2-1. The Greek Freak's stellar stretch was highlighted by a 44-point outing in Saturday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers, which he dedicated to his late father.

Harden led the Rockets to an undefeated week while putting up 27.7 points, nine assists, four rebounds, and 1.7 steals over three contests, including an opening-night victory versus the defending champion Golden State Warriors.

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