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The new king ascended the throne! Alexander wins MVP for the first time, Jokic created historical data but became a runner again

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▌MVP battle is settled

NBA officials today announced that Thunder star Shay Gilgers-Alexander was elected the 2024-25 regular season MVP. The 26-year-old guard led the Thunder to win the No. 1 record in the Western Conference (68 wins and 14 losses), and averaged 32.7 points, 5 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.7 steals per game.

★ Jokic's epic runner-up ★

[Breaking the record but missing the award]

• Average 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.2 assists and 1.8 breaks (the third player in history to average triple-double in a single season)

• 34 triple-doubles in a single season (first in center history)

• Three-point shooting percentage is 41.7% (career high)

• Offensive efficiency is 125.6% (first in the league)

• Top two in the MVP list for five consecutive seasons (first after Bird)

▌Key winners and losers

• Advanced data EPM: Alexander +8.7 slightly beat Jokic +8.5

• Final quarter scorer: Alexander 9.8 points (first in the league)

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