Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is having perhaps his best season as a professional. Is it good enough for an MVP?
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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is having perhaps his best season as a professional. Statistically, there is no doubt about it. Heading into Sunday's matchup with the 76ers at noon on WFAA, Doncic is averaging 34.5 points, 9.7 assists and 8.9 rebounds per game.
He was a triple-double machine even as the Mavericks were trying to find their footing and mesh after a spate of injuries early in the season.
So, is Doncic the best candidate for MVP? Not completely, at least not yet.
The Mavericks' 34-26 record and eighth-place finish in the Western Conference appear to be preventing Doncic from becoming a candidate for the NBA's highest individual honor. But according to the latest odds and rankings, he's still within range.
Doncic will get another chance to showcase his game on a national stage when the Mavericks host the 76ers. In the meantime, here's where he stands with the latest odds and predictions.
“Kia MVP Ladder” on NBA.com
Doncic was ranked No. 5 on the latest Kia MVP Ladder rankings compiled by NBA.com. Celtics star Jaysom Tatum is fourth, former two-time Bucks MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is third, Oklahoma City breakout star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is second, and reigning NBA champion Nikola・Jokic follows in first place.
What's the difference between Doncic and the top four? Apparently it's a record for the Mavs.
“I understand he has scored 25 or more points in nine straight games,” Michael C. Wright wrote. “But with flashy highlights and huge number That aside, Doncic will need to lift Dallas out of play-in tournament territory to move closer to the top of this list. ”
Betting odds vary from sportsbook to sportsbook, but as compiled by Sports Betting Dime, it appears to be a three-player race: Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander, and Doncic.
As of this week, the best odds for each player are -135 for Jokic, +230 for Gilgeous-Alexander, and +650 for Doncic.
Where has Luka finished voting so far?
Doncic seems to be getting better every season with the Mavericks and is always in the running for MVP. After winning Rookie of the Year in 2018-19, Doncic finished fourth, sixth, fifth and eighth in MVP voting. He has also been named to the All-NBA first team in each of the past four seasons.
Below is the complete list of Mavericks games that will be broadcast on WFWAA through the end of the 2023-2024 season, including Doncic's March 17 matchup against fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. .
- Sunday, March 3 vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 12:00 PM CT (NBA on ABC)
- Monday, March 11 @ Chicago Bulls, 7:00 PM Central Time
- Wednesday, March 13 vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m. Central Time
- Sunday, March 17 vs. Denver Nuggets, 2:30 p.m. CT (NBA on ABC)
- Thursday, March 21st vs. Utah Jazz, 7:30pm Central Time
- Friday, March 29th @Sacramento Kings, 9pm Central Time
- Thursday, April 4 vs. Atlanta Hawks, 6:30 p.m. Central Time
- Friday, April 5 vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m. Central Time
- Tuesday, April 9 @Charlotte Hornets, 6:00 PM Central Time
- Wednesday, April 10 @ Miami Heat, 6:30pm Central Time
- Friday, April 12 vs. Detroit Pistons, 7:30pm Central Time
