What the Data Reveals: The NBA's Epic MVP Battle, According to Advanced Stats
Let's shine a light: Does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have the edge for his first MVP award, or will Nikola Jokić take home his fourth trophy?
The MVP chase is down to two: Denver's Nikola Jokić and Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tower above the field. And they are giving us a race for the ages.
Choosing between them will be incredibly hard for voters. Jokić and SGA are so close at midseason that it’s a good time to shine a light through the statistical fog.
So what are advanced stats telling us about this historically great MVP race?
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