With five weeks left in the regular season, the MVP race is down to two — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. As old-school as it might be, head-to-head clashes could swing over undecided fans or voters.

Most MVP voters would tell you, at least before the season, that a single game shouldn't impact their decision too much. There are, after all, 82 games to be considered. One game represents a bit more than 1% of a team's season and perhaps 2-3% of a player's overall body of work.