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Gilgeous-Alexander clinches back-to-back MVP, sparks Thunder title run

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Source: Sports Illustrated
Gilgeous-Alexander clinches back-to-back MVP, sparks Thunder title run
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the 2025-26 NBA MVP, his second straight award and making him the 14th player to win back-to-back MVP honors. He averaged 31.1 points per game (second in the league behind Luka Dončić) and became the first guard ever to average 30+ points on 55% shooting in a season, finishing with 2,117 points. Jokic and Wembanyama were finalists. OKC remains in title contention as they eye a Western Conference finals showdown with San Antonio.

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