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In a league overflowing with talent, it's hard to declare anyone the best at anything, but Nikola Jokic keeps making that job harder. After Victor Wembanyama's triple-double and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's domination over Luka Doncic,
The Denver Nuggets may be without multiple key players in Saturday night's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
It was one of those nights for Nikola Jokic. It’s hard to put into words, but he’s just special. Sometimes you tilt your head and ask yourself out loud, “Did I
Nikola Jokic has taken over the top spot in the latest MVP Ladder, nudging past Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on November 14, 2025, thanks to a blistering all-around start that screams control and efficiency.
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic had Kendrick Perkins in disbelief with his epic performance against the Clippers.
Take a look at Jokić's range breakdown, per NBA.com shot tracking. These percentages are mind boggling. The guy has made 86 of 110 shots from the touch-range of 0-9 feet. The 15-19 foot range is, analytically speaking, the worst shot in basketball, and Jokić literally hasn't missed from there yet. He's a perfect 7 for 7.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Dončić faced off as the remaining top MVP candidates in a game that provided little excitement. The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated from start to finish behind Gilgeous-Alexander’s stellar play. JJ Redick has got the best of his team this season, but they didn’t show up against the defending NBA Champions.