Only 3 times in NBA history has that season's MVP lost by 42+ points (reg or post). All came at the hands of Minnesota teams in the playoffs: 1956: Bob Pettit lost by 58 to Minneapolis Lakers 2024: Nikola Jokić lost by 45 to Timberwolves 2025: SGA lost by 42 to Timberwolves (via OptaSports) #NBA