Finals MVP list updated: Haliburton tops the list, Alexander drops to second, and Jaylen Williams makes the list for the first time
2025-06-14 03:32
On June 14, the NBA officially announced the latest ranking of the 2024-25 Finals MVP list. Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton successfully topped the list with his outstanding overall performance, becoming the player with the most hope to compete for the FMVP. The Thunder's core player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who previously topped the list, slipped to second place. In addition, the Thunder's Jaylen Williams also made the list for the first time, ranking fourth.
The finals are currently in the third game, and the Pacers are currently leading the Thunder 2-1 . Official analysis points out that the Pacers completed a key comeback in Game 3, which directly affected the ranking of this issue's list.
In the first three games, Haliburton averaged 17.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game. The most noteworthy thing is that he was able to maintain a stable output without getting any free throws. He completed the buzzer beater in the first game and led the reversal in the third game. His performance was considered the key to the team's victory, and therefore he surpassed the other teams and jumped to the top of the list.
Although Alexander's statistics are still impressive, averaging 32.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists in the finals, and maintaining extremely high efficiency on the offensive end, his 6 turnovers in Game 3 and his failure to step up at critical moments affected his ranking. He was closely guarded by Nembhard in the fourth quarter, and it was difficult for him to find an effective breakthrough, which is also one of the reasons for his decline in the list.
Pacers' other core player Siakam currently ranks third. His stability and experience on both offense and defense play a key role in the team's tactical system. Thunder player Jaylen Williams, who just made the list, averaged 20.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.7 assists in the finals , showing strong comprehensive ability and becoming an important scoring point for the Thunder besides Alexander.
In addition, Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard also squeezed into the top five of the list, mainly due to his defensive restrictions on Alexander and his contribution to the team.
The latest list of 2024-25 NBA Finals MVPs is as follows:
1. Haliburton (Pacers)
2. Alexander (Thunder)
3. Siakam (Pacers)
4. Jalen Williams (Oklahoma City Thunder)
5. Nembhard (Pacers)
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