MVP paradox: teams win big without their stars + Luka & LeBron’s clutch time collapse
yahoo - 2/25/2026 11:02:36 PM - GMT (+2 )
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On today's episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine take a deep look into the MVP favorites. Are SGA and Jaylen Brown hurt by having a great team that performs just as well with them on the floor as they do off? From there Tom and Dan react to Luka Dončić's interesting choice to pass up a good look at a game-winning shot, potentially costing the Lakers the game vs. the Magic. All that and more on this week's Big Number!

(1:50) The Big Number: OKC without SGA
(18:48) Cade Cunningham points created
(24:57) Jaylen Brown on/off
(32:43) Can Spurs finish #1 in West?
(41:59) Luka & LeBron botch final possession in Lakers loss

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JANUARY 27: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder runs down the floor during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center on January 27, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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