NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Power Rankings featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo, Steph Curry and more | January 24th, 2022

No. 3: Nikola Jokic

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets

Previous week's NBA MVP Power Ranking - 5th (↑2).

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

Overall: Games played - 45; Games won - 24; Games lost - 21

Last Week: PPG - 36.3, APG - 10.0, RPG - 11.3

Overall: PPG - 26.1, APG - 7.6, RPG - 13.8

Last Week: FG% - 65.0%, SPG - 2.3, 3P% - 40.0%

Overall: FG% - 57.3%, SPG - 1.4, 3P% - 36.3%

The reigning MVP put on another show last week, averaging a 36-point triple-double while shooting 65%, including 40% from deep. Nikola Jokic also grabbed 2.3 steals per game and is averaging 13.8 rebounds per game, second in the league. He has led most advanced stats all season and he continues to do so.

However, the Denver Nuggets are struggling to win games, and many analysts agree his team record will hurt his back-to-back award chances.

No. 2: Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors wins the game at the buzzer

Previous week's NBA MVP Power Ranking - 3rd (↑1).

Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 3; Games lost - 1

Overall: Games played - 47; Games won - 34; Games lost - 13.

Last Week: PPG - 23.0, APG - 8.5, RPG - 4.0

Overall: PPG - 26.3, APG - 6.2, RPG - 5.3

Last Week: 3P% - 30.0%, SPG - 1.3, FT% - 90.5%

Overall: 3P% - 37.6%, SPG - 1.4, FT% - 91.3%

Stephen Curry's shooting slump still continues, but he did register two incredible games last week. He posted 39 points against the Indiana Pacers and then dropped a double-double with 22 points and 12 assists in their next game against the Rockets.

Whenever his own shots aren't falling, he starts to set up his teammates, and he has had 8-plus assists in three of the four games this week. Additionally, the Golden State Warriors still hold the second-best record in the NBA and have won three of the four games this week. They won against Houston because of a monster step-back, game-winning buzzer-beater by Curry.

No. 1: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks

Previous week's NBA MVP Power Ranking - 2nd (↑1)

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

Overall: Games played - 46; Games won - 27; Games lost - 19

Last Week: PPG - 31.5, APG - 5.0, RPG - 13.5

Overall: PPG - 28.6, APG - 6.0, RPG - 11.3

Last Week: FG% - 47.9%, SPG - 1.5, BPG - 1.5

Overall: FG% - 53.1%, SPG - 1.0, BPG - 1.5

Giannis Antetokounmpo is on course to win his third MVP trophy before turning 30 years old. He is averaging 28.6 points per game, the fourth-highest in the NBA currently and the second-highest scoring tally of his career.

The Greek Freak is also averaging a career-high six dimes a game while grabbing 11.3 boards a night, the third-highest of his career and sixth in the NBA at the moment. The Milwaukee Bucks (30-19) have won their last three games in a row and now are tied for the most wins in the East.

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