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- Jokic. Embiid.

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Jokic. Embiid.

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("Jokic. Embiid." echoing)

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(intense music)

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Embiid appeared to finally
have the upper hand

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in the MVP race until
missing Monday's showdown

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against the reigning two-time
MVP due to a sore Achilles.

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Here's why Jokic is still the,

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it's me, well, you, but
also me, your conscience,

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telling you Embiid is the
obvious choice for MVP.

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Don't be a dunce, Dunson.

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Okay, first of all, I told you
to never call me out again.

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You know I'm sensitive about the nickname.

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Secondly, you're wrong, and
I've heard all the excuses.

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For one thing, Jokic can't
play pick-and-roll defense

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without drawing a kick-ball violation.

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Stop being a kick-ball narc.

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Jokic makes up for it by being
a supremely polished passer

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with 29 triple-doubles to Embiid's one.

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The triple-double crown counts too.

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Does nobody care about defense anymore?

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Denver's interior defense allows

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the second-highest scoring
percentage at the rim

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of any team in the league.

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You wanna who's responsible
for that? Jokic.

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Jokic is first in the west
without an All-Star teammate.

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Don't forget that.

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Speaking of head-to-head,
Embiid has averaged more points,

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rebounds, blocks, and wins
in their last five meetings.

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He also dropped a 47 and
18 anvil on Jokic's head

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last time they were on the court together,

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kinda like I'm doing
to this guy right here.

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Counting stats, really?

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The greatest ability is availability,

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and when it really matters,
Embiid is in triage.

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Forget triple-doubles, let's
talk about double teams.

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Embiid is the most double-teamed
player in the league.

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Jokic doesn't even rank in the top 20.

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We're never gonna settle
this without deep therapy,

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but you guys, thanks for watching,

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and don't forget to keep it at...

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(DJ gasping)

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I just had that the craziest dream.

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Wow, talking to myself.