Today Jokic and Embiid once again played a wonderful performance at the same time, making the MVP competition appear white-hot. After the last season, the duo will drag the suspense of the MVP to the last moment.
Today, the 76ers and bulls took the lead in the race. Embiid started 36 minutes and shot 15-of-27, including 1 of 3 three-pointers and 12-of-16 from the free throw line, with 43 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 3 blocks, and a plus-minus of +14 was also the highest in the game.
But just as people were full of praise for Embiid's performance, Jokic came on. He played 36 minutes, shooting 12-of-17 and 8-of-14 from the free throw line, with 32 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists, plus-minus +14. The Nuggets also won 131-124 against the Warriors.
Played a wonderful performance on the same day, but it meant differently to the two. In harden's absence last game, the 76ers lost to the Heat, and Embiid's 22 points and 15 rebounds were also adrift. And this Harden return, the 76ers revived, Embiid is also unstoppable. Embiid also said after the game that he had a slow start in recent games, and this game wanted to dominate the box.
Jokic's performance was even more impressive, after all, this was the second time he had played back-to-back. Yesterday, the Nuggets beat the Pelicans in overtime, and Jokic just frantically swept 46 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, 3 steals and 4 blocks. Unexpectedly, yesterday at extra time, Jokic was not tired, which was breathtaking.
Jokic's performance was even praised by Embiid. He called Jokic incredible, a monster, acting too crazy. Subsequently, Embiid also said from the bottom of his heart: "I am very happy to see the big men rule the league and see that the best players today are all big ones. ”
Warriors coach Kerr also thinks Jokic should be the MVP of this season. When asked what it would mean for his historical position if he won the MVP this season, Jokic also said that he was not clear, "There is no special significance, I just want to compete and win." ”
From the current point of view, fans may only sigh, why can the MVP only select one person? Choosing between Embiid and Jokic has been a century of conundrum for fans this season, with whoever is eligible but who misses.
As Embiid says, his fierce MVP battle with Jokic (and perhaps the addition of the alphabet brother) is the glory of all the big men in the league. As James and Durant's careers draw to a close, what the league will look like next may be a glimpse of this season's MVP battle.
Although Embiid, Jokic and Alphabet Brother are not big in the traditional sense, the interior play undoubtedly plays a big part in their attack. And their battle for the league's highest honor indicates that the league may return to the era when the inside is king. (Supine Braces/Hairy)