Inside the Epic Rivalry Shaping the 2026 NBA MVP Race: Assassin or Alien?

Inside the Epic Rivalry Shaping the 2026 NBA MVP Race: Assassin or Alien?

Gilgeous-Alexander looks like he’s mastered how to carve up a defense. SGA averages 31.1 points and creates 17.5 points per game for teammates on 6.6 assists, all three numbers well clear of Wembanyama’s 25 points and 3.1 assists creating 7.9 points. He posted a career-best assist-to-turnover ratio, showing a better feel for surveying the floor, manipulating defenders, and creating quality shots.

On March 9, Gilgeous-Alexander posted a season-high 15 assists and had zero turnovers against the Nuggets, who doubled him on 22 of his 94 touches. This clip from the first quarter shows what type of defense he was facing all game:

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