CHALLENGE MVP: Nikola Jokic is in the midst of the most efficient stretch in NBA history

Instead of the 50/40/90 club, Nikola Jokic is the ecstatic proprietor of the 70/50/90 club, an exclusive membership organization. In his last 15 contests, the reigning NBA Finals Most Valuable Player has averaged 25.3 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 8.7 assists on 71/50/90 shooting.

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Jokic’s 15-game stretch is the most efficient for a 25-plus PPG scorer in NBA history, per StatMamba. The Nuggets have maintained an 11-4 record during this span and are performing like reigning champions, as evidenced by their signature victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday.

A week ago, Jokic was even more unstoppable than he is at the moment.

Nikola Jokic has 42 points and 12 rebounds, Nuggets beat Wizards 113-104 -  WTOP News

During this exceptional period spanning from December 29 against the Pacers to January 13, Jokic shot an astounding 85-105 from the field, setting a new record as the first player in NBA history to surpass 80 percent from the field in nine games (minimum of 100 attempts).

Fans in Washington began chanting “MVP” at Jokic during the Nuggets’ 113-104 victory over the Wizards on Sunday night. They were presumably awestruck by the Serbian’s brilliance. 

Nikola Jokic has a 30-point game against every NBA team after Nuggets top  Raptors

Jokic had an ordinary day in the workplace during the game, achieving 15 of 20 from the field for 42 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists.

The Vegas oddsmakers anticipate Jokic to earn his third Most Valuable Player honor and guide the Denver Nuggets to the NBA Finals for the second year in a row, as he continues to amass statistics that would be difficult for even the most skilled NBA 2K player to match. 

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However, as of now, the Celtics (+310) are marginal favorites to win the NBA Finals in June over the Nuggets (+425), per BETMGM.