"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having another outstanding season as he is scoring 32.0 points per game with 6.2 assists, and he is shooting 55.6% from the field. SGA has helped the Thunder to a 38-11 record, which is the best mark in the NBA. The Thunder have lost three of four, and fans are wondering if that will help any other player close the gap in the race for the MVP."
"Expectations were high for the No. 1 overall pick, and he has been getting better and better for the Mavericks during his rookie campaign. In December, he was the youngest player to ever score 40 points in a game (42 vs Jazz). Just a few days ago, he broke the record for points in a game by a 19-year-old with 49 against the Hornets."
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the betting favorite for NBA MVP at -350 after averaging 32.0 points and 6.2 assists while shooting 55.6% from the field, leading Oklahoma City to a 38-11 record. Nikola Jokic sits behind him following a month-long absence with a knee injury despite scoring 31 points in his recent return. SGA finished January averaging 31.7 points with eight 30-point games, including a 47-point performance versus Indiana. Cooper Flagg is the heavy favorite for Rookie of the Year after multiple high-scoring outings, including 42, 49, and a 34-point performance recently.
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