As the regular season winds down and teams jockey for playoff position, two of the NBA’s biggest stars stepped up in a major way. The league has officially named James Harden of the LA Clippers and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks as the NBA Players of the Week for Week 25 of the 2024-25 season — and it’s easy to see why.
🔥 Western Conference Player of the Week: James Harden
- 29.5 points
- 7.5 rebounds
- 10.5 assists
- 4-0 record
James Harden has found another gear in LA. The Clippers went a perfect 4-0 this past week, and Harden was the engine driving the offense. Whether it was dissecting defenses with precision passing or taking over in crunch time with his scoring, Harden reminded the league he’s still got elite MVP-level play in him.
This is a statement from both Harden and the Clippers — who are making a late-season surge and eyeing serious damage in the postseason.
👑 Eastern Conference Player of the Week: Giannis Antetokounmpo
- 27.7 points
- 11.7 rebounds
- 10.0 assists
- 4-0 record
Meanwhile, in Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo put together a monster week of his own, averaging a triple-double while leading the Bucks to an undefeated 4-0 stretch. Giannis showcased his full bag — scoring efficiently, rebounding like a machine, and facilitating the offense with a career-high pace.
Milwaukee has quietly found its groove again, and with Giannis locked in, the Bucks look like one of the most dangerous teams heading into the playoffs.
💬 Final Word:
Two superstars. Two undefeated weeks. And two warning shots fired to the rest of the league.
As the postseason approaches, both Harden and Giannis are showing that when it matters most, they’re still at the top of their game.
