Nikola Jokić's recent performances and showing head-to-head vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gives him an edge at the top.

While the oddsmakers may have Gilgeous-Alexander leading way, the latest MVP ladder from NBA.com has Jokic in front. The recent ladder hints at the idea that Jokic might have leaped the Thunder superstar in the race to capture the award.

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As the 2024-25 regular season winds down, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic hope to put the finishing touches on their MVP campaign. It'll be the second straight season where the prestigious award will be won by either player.

In the latest example that shows how truly special Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been, he broke another franchise record in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 118-112 win over the Boston Celtics. After he scored 34 points to lead the short-handed Thunder to an impressive road victory against the reigning NBA champions,

The race for the 2025 NBA MVP remains wide open. Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are both delivering outstanding seasons, standing out as the top contenders. Amid the debate, former NBA star Chris Paul shared his pick for the prestigious award.

Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.8 points per game, 5.1 rebounds and 6.2 assists on 52.5% shooting. He's also led his Thunder squad to a 54-12 record, good for the best record i