NBA playoffs are full of exciting announcements and events. The Most Valuable Player award is one of those highly anticipated results. The MVP award is given to the player that has excelled in his team’s regular season. The MVP award is also given to players who have contributed to the success and growth of their franchise. The award is given regardless of the NBA championship won by the team. Philadelphia celebrated the NBA 2022-23 MVP results. Joel Embiid has been named MVP of the NBA 2022-23 season. This is his first award.
The NBA has seen a fierce battle for the MVP Award in the past couple of seasons. In the past five seasons, Gianni Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic and Embiid shared four MVP awards equally. Jokic won the MVP award for 2020-21 and 2021-22. The Denver Nuggets’ center, however, was denied the chance to win three MVP awards in a row as the Sixers star finally defeated his rival.
Embiid has had another great season despite a couple of injuries. He averaged 33.1 points with 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 10.2 rebounds per game. He has also led his team to a dominant first-round victory in the NBA playoffs 2023. Philadelphia 76ers beat Brooklyn Nets by a 4-0 score in an absolute display of dominance.
Embiid has been a dominant force in the postseason. He is averaging 18,8 points with 9,3 rebounds, and 3,0 assists. Embiid’s consistent and authoritative performances throughout the season haven’t surprised many NBA fans.
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How do the three MVP finalists perform in the NBA 2023 Playoffs
We are one step closer to having two finalists for the 2023 season. Let’s take a look at the Conference Semi-Finals and the teams that have made it this far.
Joel Embiid, the MVP of the NBA playoffs has had a great run so far. The 76ers had a 5-0 record in the playoffs before Game 2, as they swept Brooklyn and won Game 1. The 76ers lost Game 2 to the runner-ups of last season, as the series now stands at 1-1. Embiid missed Game 1 because of a knee injury, but returned to the game in Game 2. He will also be expected to play the Games that follow and is a crucial factor for Philly.
Nikola Jokic is having a fantastic Conference Semi-Finals Series in the Western Conference. In the West, the Denver Nuggets play the Phoenix Suns. The trio of Devin Booker Chris Paul and Kevin Durant does not seem to bother Kevin Durant or his team at all. Jokic, as of now, is Averaging 27,7 points with 13.9 rebounds, and 7.9 assits. The Nuggets are 2-0 up in the series after playing at home. They now travel to Phoenix to try and win three consecutive games. If they win both games on the road, they could sweep the series by 4-0.
Giannis Antietokounmpo had a less successful postseason than his two other MVP finalists. He was the Milwaukee Bucks’ outstanding regular-season leader. The Bucks were the top seed in the East heading into the first round NBA playoffs. Milwaukee was upset by the Miami Heat, led by Jimmy Butler. The Bucks were eliminated sooner than expected after losing the series by 4-1. Antetokounmpo is sure to head into the offseason with a renewed focus and a desire to come back stronger in 2019.
