Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo are MVP finalists

Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is one of three finalists for this year's award, the NBA announced Sunday.

The other finalists are Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Jokic averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists in 74 games this season. The Denver center's performance is even more noteworthy when considering star guard Jamal Murray (ACL)