NBA MVP Chase December 11, 2022

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Today's topic: The NBA MVP Chase

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A third of the NBA season's games have been played, and it's time to update the MVP Chase.

The Chase is based on a point system. To earn an MVP point, a player must have had total minutes played plus +/- to equal 40 or more in a victory.

Here are the standings for all games played through November 10, 2022.

18 MVP Points

Jayson Tatum, Celtics (21-6)

14 MVP Points

Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers (17-10)

13 MVP Points

Devin Booker, Suns (16-10)

Mikal Bridges, Suns (16-10)

Steph Curry, Warriors (14-13)

12 MVP Points

Jaylson Brown, Celtics (21-6)

Kevin Durant, Nets (16-12)

Royce O'Neal, Nets (16-12)

Zion Williamson, Pelicans (17-8)

11 MVP Points

Giannis Antetokoumnpo, Bucks (19-6)

OG Anunoby, Raptors (13-13)

Jordan Clarkson, Jazz (15-14)

Jrue Holiday, Bucks (19-6)

Luka Doncic, Mavericks (13-13)

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