How are media voters supposed to pick between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic in the race for the NBA MVP award this season? Both stars have been fantastic, and there isn’t much that separates these two deserving players.

As a result of his incredible performances, the NBA recognized the MVP frontrunner with Western Conference Player of the Week honors, joining Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young . Gilgeous-Alexander won the award in December,

The battle for the league's top individual honor looks to be a two-man race, and with a month left, the margin is razor thin.