SGA MVP Buzz
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) is generating MVP buzz after a standout performance against Denver https://x.com/i/status/2031398215698837808.
SGA's performance against Denver included 35 points, a career-high 15 assists, and nine rebounds. He became only the second player in NBA history to reach those numbers with zero turnovers. The Thunder are now 3-0 against the Nuggets this season. He has scored at least 34 points in each of those games. Shai reached 20 points for the 126th straight game, tying Wilt Chamberlain's record from 1961-63. He's also averaging 31.6 points, 6.4 assists, and 4.4 rebounds while shooting 54.9% from the field. Going into the game, the NBA's MVP ladder had SGA at No. 1 and Nikola Jokic at No. 2. Some analysts believe this game may have solidified SGA's chances to win the MVP award. Other top MVP candidates include Luka Dončić, Cade Cunningham, and Victor Wembanyama. Stephen A. Smith believes the upcoming game against Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics could further solidify SGA's MVP case. A strong performance and win against the Celtics could make SGA the frontrunner.
