NBA Finals 2025: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominates MVP race, with Haliburton and Caruso in hot pursuit

NBA Finals are here, and it cannot get more heated than ever, as fans have their eyes glued to TV and phone screens, waiting for every single update on their favourite basketball teams and players and how each one of them has been performing.

The game is getting more interesting day by day, and so far, only two games have been played for the 2025 NBA Finals, but how has each player performed so far? Who will secure the win?

How have the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers’ players performed so far?

There is nothing more interesting than seeing how Oklahoma City Thunder’s star face Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s performance has turned out this season. He’s brilliant and he’s only getting better, as he’s the face leading the NBA Finals MVP race as one of the strongest contenders so far.

Along with SGA, NBA’s top scorers this season also include Tyrese Haliburton, Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams, and Pascal Siakam, who have played brilliantly.Shai Gilgeous AlexanderOklahoma City Thunder’s brilliant star face this season has to be Shai Gilgeous Alexander, who is averaging at 36 points, with 5 rebounds and 5.5 assists. He’s playing mindfully and is brilliant at best. Making more efficient moves and maintaining his calm.

Hence, Shai has truly proved how he’s the best contender for Final MVP, and there’s no going back.

Tyrese HaliburtonIndiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton has become a big deal this season, with his terrific performance in the NBA Finals. Haliburton has hence proved that he’s not just the best, but also the greatest so far, currently averaging 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 6 assists. Haliburton could maintain his consistency playing with the Indiana Pacers, as Oklahoma City Thunder has also moved up ladder.

Alex CarusoOklahoma City Thunder’s Alex Caruso’s average has been 15.5 points. His rounds were 4.5 and 1.5 assists, and he has been a brilliant face this season, with his power-packed performance that is not only giving results but is also leveraging the team’s strength to move upwards. So far, till Game 2, Caruso has maintained the score for himself.

Jalen WilliamsOklahoma City Thunders' brilliant face Jalen Williams is promising this season, as he’s averaging at 18 points, with 4.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists.

Pascal Siakam

The Indiana Pacers’ fierce player is Pascal Siakam, and he’s not backing down. His average is 17.8 points, with 8.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists.Also Read: Oklahoma City Thunder Bounces Back To Secure Their First Win Of 2025 NBA Finals Against Indiana Pacers