In NBA news, Denver and Boston hold the top spots in the power rankings for Week 22. The offensive ratings post All-Star break show Boston leading with 127.6, while Denver follows with 119.9. Nikola Jokic leads the MVP ladder, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the top ranks. According to the NBA's MVP projections, Jokic is the front-runner for his potential 3rd MVP award.
▪️ Jokic remains at No. 1 ▪️ There's a tie for 3rd this week 👀 The latest @Kia MVP Ladder 📈 https://t.co/x7neccXhk2 https://t.co/dfFLRs9eZe
Luka and Giannis are tied for third, while 2x #KiaMVP Nikola Jokic continues to lead the race in the latest NBA App Kia MVP Ladder! Check out @mikecwright's full List on the NBA App ⤵️ https://t.co/ImmjtOSSNR https://t.co/n6cUTR8sZa
According to the NBA’s official MVP projections, Nikola Jokic is currently the front-runner to win the MVP award… would be his 3rd (!!!) career MVP. Top 5 center of all-time? https://t.co/CXqtgI4b4K
https://t.co/wWGNmWnCY9’s updated MVP Ladder: 1. Nikola Jokic 2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander T3. Giannis Antetokounmpo T3. Luka Doncic 5. Jayson Tatum 6. Domantas Sabonis 7. Kawhi Leonard 8. Kevin Durant 9. Devin Booker 10. Anthony Edwards
POST ALL-STAR BREAK Offensive Rating: 1. BOS—127.6 2. DEN—119.9 3. LAL 4. MIL 5. OKC 6-10. DAL, IND, SAC, NOP, PHX 26-30. WAS, PHI, DET, MEM, CHA Defensive Rating: 1. ORL—106.2 2. NOP—107.7 3. NYK 4. MIN 5. OKC 6-10. MIA, BOS, DEN, HOU, CHA 26-30. TOR, CHI, LAL, UTA, WAS https://t.co/Xms60t41pL
PBT's Week 22 NBA Power Rankings: Denver, Boston remain 1-2 in the rankings, Pelicans climbing https://t.co/gBC5KCz1Ec