Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo named NBA Players of the Month for March and April
The former Kia MVPs take home the honors for the months of March and April
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Players of the Month for the months of March and April.
The Nuggets star led Denver to a 12-9 record since March 1 with averages of 31.6 points, 13.7 rebounds and 7.5 assists. He scored 30-plus points in each of his last five games of the season, including a 41-point performance against the Spurs on April 5. The Nuggets (48-34) secured the No. 6 seed in the West and will face the Golden State Warriors in the first round.
The two-time Kia MVP continued his dominant season in March and April with averages of 31.5 points, 12.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists as Milwaukee posted a 14-6 record since March 1. He scored 30-plus points in 10 of his 16 games played during this stretch. The Bucks (51-31) are the No. 3 seed in the East and will face the Chicago Bulls in the first round.