MVP race
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Dončić, frontrunners in this season's tight NBA Most Valuable Player race, both turned down opportunities to pitch their candidacies after standout games. Gilgeous-Alexander laughed off the question following a 47-point performance, while Dončić said he lets his play speak for itself. Victor Wembanyama, another contender, has actively made his case.
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With three weeks left in the regular season, the NBA's 65-game rule is impacting MVP, All-NBA and other award races due to recent injuries. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham's collapsed lung diagnosis puts his eligibility in jeopardy if he misses the April 4 game. Players like Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Edwards have limited wiggle room remaining.