Overview
- Oklahoma City sat Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the season finale, which locked in Dončić’s lead in both points per game and total points.
- Dončić averaged 33.5 points and finished with 2,143 total points in 64 games, outpacing Gilgeous-Alexander’s 2,117 points in 68 games.
- The NBA’s Player Participation Policy requires 65 games for MVP and All-NBA, so he does not qualify, though the scoring title needs only 58 games.
- Dončić’s camp has applied for an Extraordinary Circumstances review after a Grade 2 left hamstring strain ended his regular season, which could restore eligibility if approved.
- Oklahoma City had already secured the West’s No. 1 seed, so resting its star underscored teams prioritizing playoff health over final-day statistics.