SGA and Jokic each win a game in back-to-back contests

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, two of the favorites for the NBA’s MVP award, showed why in a pair of exciting games on back-toback days in Oklahoma City.

Neither emerged as a clear favorite to claim the hardware.

Jokic, a three-time winner, stuffed the stat sheet as usual. In a 127-103 loss to the Thunder on Sunday, he had 24 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists.

On Mo…