Nuggets and Thunder just played back-to-back matches on what would possibly anticipate at the Western Conference Finals of this season, because both teams lead their conference ranking. With every team that won one match, each match showed why their team stars are considered MVPs of the season.
We are talking about Nikola Jokic, who dropped an impossible 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander placed 40 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks, which meant his 11th 40+ point performance of the 2024-25 campaign.
Although he has a clear opportunity to conquer this award, the Thunder -star wishes the general success of his team about individual recognition. “I love MVPs, I love all-stars, I love all the praises that go with it, but nothing matters if you don’t win and that is where I hang my hat,” Shai said after the victory of his team.
Regarding the great man of Denver, who already has three MVP prices under his belt, he is convinced that SGA would be the logical winner if he does not earn the prize. Late in the fourth on Saturday, the Canadian dropped seven consecutive points against the Nuggets in a period of 1:20.
“This is my third or fourth year in a row, so … I can’t control it … I will say I think I play the best basketball of my life, so if that’s enough,” Jokic said after beating the Thunder on Monday. “If not, the man deserves it. He’s really great. “
As for his coach Michael Malone, he no longer had words to praise his All-Star Center. “Nikola Jokić is one of one. I mean, the first player to ever have a game of 30, 20 and 20. I can’t describe him, so don’t ask me, “said the nuggets tactician.
On the other hand, Jamal Murray followed with 34 points on 11-or-22 shooting and 3-of-7 from the reach. “Jamal was aggressive. He looked very comfortable there, “Malone assessed. “He found his spots, got into his shots and shot it with confidence.”
