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With only weeks left in the NBA season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic are all in the MVP conversation. The race is close, the form is strong, and the debate is doing what it always does best: getting messier by the day.
Victor Wembanyama delivered a career-best 41 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and three blocks as San Antonio beat Chicago 129-114. He also set a new NBA record by reaching a double-double in just 8 minutes and 31 seconds.
The NBA MVP race keeps getting tighter, and Luka Doncic has taken another hit in the eyes of at least one voter. Chris Mannix has dropped the Lakers star to his second tier, citing defense as the main reason despite Doncic’s huge offensive numbers.
After the Spurs clinched the Southwest Division, Victor Wembanyama made it clear he wants the MVP and laid out why he belongs in front of the pack.
Victor Wembanyama keeps rewriting basketball rules, and the Spurs are reaping the reward. San Antonio returns to the playoffs after six years thanks to a mix of smart management, rare talent, and a good dose of luck. Plus notes on LeBron still ruling the fast break and some warning signs for the Nuggets.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extended his streak to 129 straight games with at least 20 points, pouring in 40 as the Thunder beat the Magic. Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic and several East teams also had notable nights.
Luka Doncic scored 36 to power Dallas to a 100-92 win over Houston. Big nights also included Jaylen Brown's 41, Nickeil Alexander-Walker's 41, and Victor Wembanyama's 21.