After back-to-back games between the top MVP candidates, Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets’ MVP Nikola Jokic, head coach Mark Daigneault delivered his take on the race. Both teams split the mini-series, evening Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic’s highly-anticipated showdown, 1-1.

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault talked about all of the MVP buzz surrounding this March back-to-back. Alex Caruso talked about his motivation to show off his championship ring to the rest of the roster. Here's what else happened at Saturday's Mar. 8 Thunder practice:

After the game, Holmgren shared his thoughts on Daigneault’s approach. “His philosophy is exactly what mine would be if I was a coach. You don’t get to take the fouls home,” Holmgren said. The Thunder's player comment reflects his trust in his coach and his understanding of the game. Daigneault also explained his reasoning.

At the same time, All-Star Nikola Jokic's 35 points led six Nuggets players in double-digits, including Jamal Murray's 34-point performance. After the loss, Daigneault pointed out Denver's unprecedented defense on the NBA's leading scorer, hindering Gilgeous-Alexander's performance.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points and blew out the Nuggets in Sunday's game. Jokic got his lick back Monday with a near 35-point triple-double and double-digit win over the

The 2024-25 MVP race has been one of the tightest in recent memory, coming down to two players who have dominated the league all season: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Whether you’re Team Shai or Team Jokic,