The Western Conference semifinals showcase the exciting matchup between MVP frontrunners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. Gilgeous-Alexander had a phenomenal season, averaging 32.7 points, while Jokic, a three-time MVP winner, recorded career highs in points and assists. Historically, this matchup highlights the eighth time since 1990 that the top two in MVP voting have faced off in the playoffs, with a proven tendency for the MVP winner's team to prevail in such series.
Gilgeous-Alexander's impressive regular season performance, averaging 32.7 points, 6.4 assists, and 5.0 rebounds, significantly contributed to the Oklahoma City Thunder's best league record of 68-14.
Nikola Jokic's statistics for this season were outstanding, as he averaged 29.6 points and 10.2 assists per game, both career highs, alongside 12.7 rebounds.
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