Most MVP voters would tell you, at least before the season, that a single game shouldn't impact their decision too much. There are, after all, 82 games to be considered. One game represents a bit more than 1% of a team's season and perhaps 2-3% of a player's overall body of work.

Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are each having MVP-caliber seasons. Could the NBA’s top award be decided in Oklahoma City this weekend?