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SportsLine's proven computer model locked in its top NBA props for Tuesday, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over 32.5 points
Getting past Andrew Nembhard with ease, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went with the up-and-under move to finish through traffic for the driving layup in the final seconds. The bucket was the last of a monstrous outing that should've resulted in a win. And a game where OKC should've lived or died with the ball in his hands.
Bringing the ball up, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander caught a rare one-on-one look. For a second, anyway. Bobby Portis saw Kyle Kuzma rotate over to send the double. Getting to the baseline, the reigning MVP created enough space to swish in his signature look despite AJ Green joining in to make it a three-on-one.
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NBA midseason awards: Reviving the MVP debate between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić
The Coach of the Year and rookie races are surprisingly competitive, while Victor Wembanyama should run away with Defensive Player of the Year with one caveat.