According to OptaSTATS, he has scored at least 20 points in each of his last 50 games where he played under 40 minutes. The next longest streak of that nature is only 30 games. When SGA is pulled out of a game early, it's because he's done more than enough to earn the rest and put the game out of reach for his opponents.

Who are the top candidates for Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and other trophies as we hit the stretch run?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is eligible for a four-year, $293.4 million super-max contract extension this summer, and the agent negotiating that deal will be... Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The MVP candidate is parting ways with his agents (Thad Foucher and Joe Smith of the Wasserman Group) and will represent himself going forward for all on-court matters,