Supporters criticize Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Luka Doncic for MVP following the Mavericks’ rout of the Thunder.
Following Joel Embiid’s ineligibility for the NBA MVP race, the competition is intensifying, with Nikola Jokic aiming for a third win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder is gaining traction as a contender for the crown this season. However, Luka Doncic, from the Dallas Mavericks, is also asserting himself in the race.
In the Mavericks’ dominant 146-111 victory over the Thunder, Doncic delivered a commanding performance, outshining Gilgeous-Alexander. Doncic recorded 32 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, while his opponent posted a stat line of 25 points, five assists, and six rebounds. The wire-to-wire home victory left no room for debate on who the superior player was in this matchup. Many fans believe that Doncic’s performance in this game should settle any MVP argument between the All-Star guards definitively.
One fan expressed their perspective, stating, “SGA is a terrific player, but I can’t help but watch this game and feel like Luka is clearly a tier above him.” Another fan echoed similar sentiments, saying, “SGA better not be above Luka on the MVP rankings.” However, it’s worth noting that some Mavericks fans were previously displeased when Devin Booker won Player of the Week honors at the end of January, despite Booker objectively outperforming Doncic in a head-to-head battle.
