Official update FMVP rankings before tiebreaker: Alexander ranked first, Harry ranked fourth, McConnell rose to fifth

The 2025 NBA Finals, the suspense is left until the seventh game! The FMVP hot list released on the official website is extremely fierce enough to compete in the competition. Let’s start with the final fifth-ranked players and interpret the strength and opportunities of these MVP candidates one by one.

5. McConnell (Pacers): Substitute surprises, turn the tide?

Average data: 11.3 points, 2.3 steals, 4.5 assists.

The Pacers' substitute guard showed amazing energy at a critical moment. Although he failed to turn the situation around in Game 6, his outstanding performance in the previous two games undoubtedly injected a heart-warming agent into the Pacers' victory. McConnell did not rely solely on data to speak. His several wonderful steals, including a key extra-boundary steal, and mid-range jumpers with extremely high shooting percentages when the team defenders collectively silenced, all became the turning point of the game. If he reappears in the seventh battle, or even leads the Pacers to victory, he will become one of the most surprising winners in FMVP history, writing the most brilliant mark for his "highlight moments".

4. Halliburton (Pacers): Heroes Dream in the Shadow of Injury

Average of stats: 14.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.8 assists. The accident of

The calf strain caused Halliburton's ranking to drop, and he scored only 4 points in the fifth game. However, this does not erase the strength he showed most of the series. The Pacers won all of Halliburton's indispensable contributions. His passing vision and organizational ability are the core of the Pacers' offensive system. If injuries allow, and they get back to form in the seventh game, and even make a key shot that determines the outcome, Halliburton is fully capable of hitting the FMVP, and his playoff experience and stability at critical moments are enough to make him the final winner.

3. Siakam (Pacers): Pacers leader, hitting the second MVP

average: 19.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists.

As the Pacers' scoring and rebounding champion, Siakam has always been the core pillar of the team's offense and defense. Whenever the team needs to break the deadlock, he always stands up and takes responsibility. This season's playoffs, he has put a huge defensive pressure on the Thunder, even comparable to Jokic and Edwards. The honor of the Eastern Conference Finals MVP proves his strength. If the Pacers win in the seventh battle, he will hold up a trophy again, and this time it will be even more significant. Joining the Pacers from Toronto and ultimately helping the team win the championship will make it one of the most successful signings in NBA history, and it will all be attributed to his own outstanding performance.

2. Jaylen Williams (Thunder): Rising stars shine, unlimited potential

Average of data: 24.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists.

The 40 points he scored in Game 5 are still the highest score in a single game in this round of the series, fully demonstrating his scoring ability. As the "second leader" of the Thunder, he has left his mark on the finals stage. Although the performance in the sixth game was sluggish, it was only a temporary fluctuation. His influence on both offense and defense is crucial to the Thunder and has also quickly enhanced his own reputation. At the age of 24, he has great potential in the future and a few mistakes are inevitable. If he can continue his strong performance in the seventh game, the FMVP battle between him and Alexander will become extremely fierce and exciting.

1. Shay Alexander (Thunder): MVP is popular, can you be crowned?

Average data: 30.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists.

Apart from poor performance in Game 6, Alexander showed his dominant performance throughout the series, he is the scoring champion of this round of series and a player at the top of the steals list. If the Thunder finally wins the championship, Alexander will almost lock in the FMVP. He took on the burden of the Thunder's entire season and most of the playoffs, and in the seventh game, the team undoubtedly needed him to step up and lead the team to victory. Becoming a first-time champion and adding a strong mark to his 2025 honor book will become his motivation to release his greatest energy.

In the end, the ownership of FMVP will be decided by the seventh game. No matter who wins in the end, this will be a wonderful game, let's wait and see!