Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is one of three finalists for this year’s award, the NBA announced Sunday.
The other finalists are Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Jokic averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists in 74 games this season. The Denver center’s performance is even more noteworthy when considering star guard Jamal Murray (ACL) missed the entire season and forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) sat out the final five months.
Embiid led the NBA in scoring at 30.6 ppg and averaged 11.7 rebounds while playing 68 games. Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP, averaged 29.9 points and 11.6 rebounds in 67 games.
The finalists for each award are based on results from a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.
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