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Giannis Wins MVP Battle, but Will James Harden Claim Season-Long War?

Wednesday’s battle of MVP favorites lived up to the billing in the Bucks’ 116-109 win over the Rockets, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden putting up stat lines worthy of the game’s highest award. The Greek Freak bruised and bullied his way to 27 points and 21 rebounds, getting to the line 14 times. Harden continued his unconscious stretch over the last month, pouring in 42 points along with 11 boards and six assists in the defeat. Milwaukee exited Houston with an impressive road victory, but the MVP race is no clearer than prior to Wednesday’s battle.