NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Power Rankings featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo, Steph Curry and more | March 7th, 2022

#3 DeMar DeRozan

DeMar DeRozan of the Chicago Bulls against the Miami Heat

Previous week's NBA MVP Power Ranking - 3rd (-)

Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 0; Games lost - 3

Overall: Games played - 64; Games won - 39; Games lost - 25

Last Week: PPG - 23.0, APG - 5.3, RPG - 5.7

Overall: PPG - 28.1, APG - 5.1, RPG - 5.3

Last Week: FG% - 42.4%, FT% - 91.7%, SPG - 2.0

Overall: FG% - 51.2%, FT% - 86.6%, SPG - 0.9

DeMar DeRozan was on pace to become the frontrunner for the MVP award, but the Chicago Bulls have suddenly entered a losing skid. They have lost their last four games, and DeRozan is averaging just 23 points per game on 42% shooting. The Bulls have dropped from second to fourth place in the Eastern Conference and are just two games ahead of the 5th-place Boston Celtics, who are on a roll.

DeRozan's MVP case might vanish if the Bulls drop further in the standings.

#2 Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks warms up pregame.

Previous week's NBA MVP Power Ranking - 2nd (-)

Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 4; Games lost - 0

Overall: Games played - 65; Games won - 40; Games lost - 25

Last Week: PPG - 26.8, APG - 5.5, RPG - 15.5

Overall: PPG - 29.2, APG - 6.0, RPG - 11.6

Last Week: FG% - 53.8%, SPG - 1.8, BPG - 2.3

Overall: FG% - 54.4%, SPG - 1.0, BPG - 1.4

The Milwaukee Bucks have won their last four games, and Giannis Antetokounmpo's MVP case continues to grow. He has registered double-digit rebounds in each of his last seven games and is averaging over 31 points per game in that span.

The Greek Freak is showing no signs of slowing down, and the Bucks are now second in the Eastern Conference. He is on pace to win his third MVP and his second DPOY award before turning 30 years old.

#1 Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers against the Minnesota Timberwolves

Previous week's NBA MVP Power Ranking - 1st (-)

Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 2; Games lost - 1

Overall: Games played - 63; Games won - 39; Games lost - 24

Last Week: PPG - 23.7, APG - 3.7, RPG - 12.0

Overall: PPG - 29.5, APG - 4.4, RPG - 11.2

Last Week: FG% - 40.9%, SPG - 1.7, FT% - 91.7%

Overall: FG% - 49.0%, SPG - 1.1, FT% - 82.2%

Joel Embiid finally looked human last week. After averaging over 35 points per game for over a month, he dropped down to 23 a night last week while shooting just 40% from the field and 14% from downtown. The Philadelphia 76ers lost their last game against the Miami Heat and are down to third place in the East.

James Harden's presence on the team also hampers Embiid's MVP case as many voters believe Embiid cannot be solely responsible for the team's wins.

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