As the 2024-25 regular season winds down, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic hope to put the finishing touches on their MVP campaign. It'll be the second straight season where the prestigious award will be won by either player.

Nikola Jokić's recent performances and showing head-to-head vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gives him an edge at the top.

While the oddsmakers may have Gilgeous-Alexander leading way, the latest MVP ladder from NBA.com has Jokic in front. The recent ladder hints at the idea that Jokic might have leaped the Thunder superstar in the race to capture the award.

Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.8 points per game, 5.1 rebounds and 6.2 assists on 52.5% shooting. He's also led his Thunder squad to a 54-12 record, good for the best record i