MVP Ranking: First Place (First Update!)

The Hornets failed to mount an effective comeback in the final quarter, and the Pelicans ultimately cruised to a 100-86 road win over the Hornets.

With this victory, they extended their winning streak to 23 games, officially surpassing the Rockets' 22-game streak to claim sole possession of third place on the NBA's all-time winning streak list.

Tang Tian did not play in the final quarter, but he still posted a triple-double of 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists through three quarters.

"Many of us still remember the 22-game streak from the Yao Ming and McGrady era. Now, the Pelicans' 23-game streak is right before our eyes, and it's still going!"

"And honestly, these Pelicans are much stronger than those Rockets were back then. They really can contend for the championship!"

"Three straight triple-doubles! Who else can do that?!"

"Tang is already a legend. His MVP battle with Curry this season is bound to go down in NBA history. This is a clash of legends!"

"The Pelicans play the Knicks next, and Tang Tian has a great chance to continue his triple-double legend!"

"Come on, New York! Let's witness new history!"

The fans' postgame discussions continued unabated, and calls for Tang Tian to win MVP reached their peak since the start of the season.

That was the influence of numbers.

Time had unknowingly reached mid-December, and right then, the league announced its Players of the Week for the past week, along with the latest MVP Ranking.

James once again claimed Eastern Conference Player of the Week.

In the West, Tang Tian was unsurprisingly named Player of the Week after averaging 25.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, 11.3 assists, 2.1 steals, and 1.6 blocks over the past week.

Moreover, in the latest MVP Ranking, Tang Tian edged out Curry, James, and Leonard