The NBA regular season is nearing its halfway point, and the competition for major league awards is becoming increasingly fierce. Take the MVP award as an example; Jokic had dominated the top spot for 11 consecutive periods, with players like Antetokounmpo and Tatum seemingly unable to stop Jokic from achieving the feat of winning four MVPs in five years. However, the Thunder and Alexander have emerged as dark horses, surpassing Jokic in the latest MVP rankings, adding suspense and excitement to the regular-season MVP race. To date, Sabonis is the rebound king, Trae Young is the assist king, Daniels is the steal king, Wembanyama is the block king, Sabonis is the double-double king, Jokic is the triple-double king, and Curry is the three-point king. At the same time, there are subtle changes in the battle for the scoring title.
To date, there are four players averaging over 31 points per game in the league: Antetokounmpo (31.4 points), Alexander (31.4 points), and Jokic (31.2 points). Antetokounmpo, Alexander, and Jokic are all unstoppable scorers, especially Antetokounmpo, who excels at fast-break scoring and scoring in the paint, and has also honed his mid-range shooting skills, making him incredibly lethal! According to statistics, Antetokounmpo leads the league in average field goal makes (12.5), fast-break points (5.8 points), and points in the paint (21 points). Despite his numerous accolades, Antetokounmpo has never won a scoring title. This season, Antetokounmpo has led the scoring charts for a long time, which is the closest he has ever been to the scoring title. However, his position is not secure, as another player is also eyeing the scoring crown!
This person is not Jokic of the Nuggets! First, I must admit that Jokic's ability to score consistently and explosively is indeed very strong. To date, Jokic ranks third in the league with an average of 31.2 points, with a field goal percentage of 55.4% and a three-point percentage of 47.1% (first in the league). Jokic possesses the low-post scoring ability of a heavy center and is the most accurate shooter from beyond the arc this season, with a style of play that combines inside and outside scoring, akin to reversing the heavenly gang! Undoubtedly, if Jokic wants to, he is a strong contender for the scoring title. However, the problem lies in the fact that Jokic's high-scoring performances often occur when the team is in desperate situations. But now, with Murray gradually finding his form and Westbrook fitting in seamlessly, the burden on Jokic has lightened considerably, and his playing style has become more relaxed compared to the beginning of the season, which will inevitably affect his prospects of winning the scoring title.
The dark horse in the battle for the scoring title is Alexander of the Thunder. Last season, Alexander demonstrated his stable and powerful scoring ability, earning the nickname "Human 31-point Essence." This season, Alexander has returned with a vengeance, continuing to excel in scoring, making it as easy as cutting melons and vegetables! For instance, against the Clippers, Alexander scored 45 points; against the Mavericks, he exploded for 39 points; against the Wizards, he angrily砍下41分；对阵步行者，他豪取45分；对阵森林狼，他攻下40分；对阵尼克斯，他轰下39分。这就是亚历山大，得分如探囊取物，总能不经意间完成30+甚至40+。
Season to date, Alexander has played 38 games, averaging 34.4 minutes per game and scoring 31.4 points per game, matching Antetokounmpo! According to NBA official website statistics, Alexander has scored a total of 1192 points this season, ranking first in the league! What sets Alexander apart from Antetokounmpo and Jokic is that he doesn't have a massive physique but has maximized his agility, making his scoring both beautiful and lethal! According to NBA official website statistics, Alexander averages 7.2 free throws made per game, ranking first in the league. More importantly, Alexander has increased his three-point attempts this season, including many catch-and-shoot threes, and has become more accurate through practice in games. As fans say, once Alexander develops a stable and efficient three-point shot, he will undoubtedly become a regular contender for the scoring title. In contrast, Antetokounmpo scores simply and brutally, far less efficiently than Alexander! Therefore, sorry Antetokounmpo, don't think the scoring title is secure; Alexander absolutely has the ability to snatch it! Basketball fans, who do you think will be the scoring champion this season? Leave me a comment to discuss your thoughts.