What happened: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fell one spot to No. 4 in the Week 4 NBA MVP ladder released Friday. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard is averaging 29.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in 2026-27 through 12 games. His week was highlighted by a 30-point, nine-assist performance in a victory against Washington.
Why it matters: Oklahoma City sits at 8-4 and holds the seventh seed in the Western Conference after dropping two consecutive games. Despite the team cooling off from an 8-2 start, Gilgeous-Alexander remains the primary engine for Oklahoma City during a demanding stretch.
By the numbers: In 2026-27 through 12 games, Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 29.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. Oklahoma City is 8-4 overall, ranking seventh in the Western Conference with an active two-game slide.
What to watch: The Thunder look to halt their two-game losing streak following a 118-108 defeat at Portland. Gilgeous-Alexander continues his push to keep Oklahoma City in contention near the top of the West.