Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points and blew out the Nuggets in Sunday's game. Jokic got his lick back Monday with a near 35-point triple-double and double-digit win over the

“This is my third or fourth year in a row, so I’m really — I don’t know. I cannot control it,” Jokić said. “Obviously, I think I’m playing the best basketball of my life. So if that’s enough, it’s enough. If not, the guy deserves it. He’s really amazing.” Nuggets coach Michael Malone was happy to step up and make the case for his guy.

With just a month in the regular season, the MVP race is coming down to two players. Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have both put forth seasons that are well-deserving of the award. Gilgeous-Alexander has been a favorite in the betting markets,