**2. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks**
[**Last week’s ranking:**](https://www.nba.com/news/kia-mvp-ladder-nov-17-2023-edition) No. 2
[**Season stats:**](https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1629029/traditional) 30.5 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 8.1 apg
**His case:** Leave it to Doncic and the Mavs to provide an early Thanksgiving feast on Wednesday with a nailbiter of a win over the Los Angeles Lakers. The 24-year-old racked up 30 points, 12 rebounds and eight dimes, including one [zipped right in between James’ legs.](https://x.com/NBATV/status/1727543675125674114?s=20)
Dallas blew a 20-point lead in the win against the Lakers and face an LA Clippers team Saturday ([10:30 p.m. ET, NBA TV](https://www.nba.com/game/dal-vs-lac-0022300244)) that will be on the second night of a back-to-back set.
by AtreusIsBack
