Nikola Jokic is the reigning MVP, has a compelling case to repeat and used the game’s first 10 minutes to make that case to the Little Caesars Arena crowd. They probably would have cast their ballots for Cade Cunningham instead. The once and future (?) MVPs put together brilliant first quarters on their way to superb games, one that probably does more for Cunningham’s Rookie of the Year consideration than Jokic’s repeat MVP bid.
