While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic remain in firm control of the NBA MVP race, Donovan Mitchell is back in the Top 5.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have the best record in the league. Of course, that’s because of a collective effort and Kenny Atkinson’s coaching. Nevertheless, as much as everybody deserves credit for what they’ve been able to do this season,

The play of Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley are a large reason why that’s the case. Tim Bontempts of ESPN conducts a survey of 100 media members a few times throughout the season. The most recent poll has Mitchell placing fifth in MVP voting behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,