No real surprise, in the West as in the East, at the announcement of the first “Players of the week” of the new season. To know Damian Lillard and Jayson Tatumpreferred to Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Devin Booker, Ja Morant, Donovan Mitchell or Nikola Jokic.
On the one hand, for his comeback on the court, the leader of the Blazers posted 34.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists on average, 47% in shots, 36% in 3-pts and 93% in throws. Author of two games with 41 points, he especially guided his team towards a perfect record: three wins in three games.
On the other, also undefeated with his team (3-0), the Celtics winger shot 34.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.7 against on average, 59% on shots, 33% at 3-pts and 88% in throws. Fully assuming his underdog status for the 2023 MVP title…
