Nikola Jokić’s Historic Triple-Double Shakes Up the NBA MVP Race!

In the past week of NBA action, Denver Nuggets' center Nikola Jokić delivered a standout performance, bolstering his case for the MVP award. On March 5, 2025, Jokić recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 18 rebounds, and 16 assists in a 144–139 overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets. This achievement made him just the second player in NBA history to achieve this stat line and the first in 62 years, with the only other player previously reaching those totals in a game being Oscar Robertson, who did it twice in 1962.

Despite Jokić's historic numbers, he faces stiff competition for the MVP title from Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who currently leads the league in

scoring and has propelled his team to one of the best records this season. Factors such as voter fatigue and the narrative of rewarding new faces may influence the MVP voting, potentially favoring Gilgeous-Alexander.

As the season progresses, the MVP race between Jokić and Gilgeous-Alexander remains a focal point, with fans and analysts keenly observing their performances.

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