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Michael Malone says Nikola Jokić is his MVP

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Michael Malone says Nikola Jokić is his MVP after getting 'heat' for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remark

Gilgeous-Alexander officially received the MVP trophy before Game 2 while Jokić, a three-time MVP, finished second.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wins 2024-25 NBA MVP Award over Nikola Jokic, Giannis

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Jokić loses NBA MVP to Thunder guard Gilgeous-Alexander

Newly-crowned MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to dominant Game 2 win over Minnesota Timberwolves

Jalen Williams continuing his rapid rise to stardom with 26 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powers Thunder to NBA playoffs Game 2 win over Timberwolves: Live reaction, highlights and more

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Thunder roll again at home, grab 2-0 lead on Wolves

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA MVP. How his stats compare to Nikola Jokić

As the NBA prepares to announce its 2025 MVP, check out the stats of the top two contenders from league's Western Conference.

Nikola Jokić joins elite company with 5th consecutive top-2 finish in MVP voting

By finishing second in this year’s Kia NBA MVP balloting behind only Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokić became just the third player in NBA history with a top-two finish in five or more consecutive seasons. He won the award in 2021, 2023 and 2024, plus was second in 2022 and again this year.