Official update FMVP rankings before tiebreaker: Alexander ranked first Harry 4th, McConnell rose to 5th

On June 21, the NBA official website announced the ranking of the latest Finals MVP (FMVP) before the tiebreaker battle. Alexander continued to rank first, and Halliburton ranked fourth. Pacers who performed well were replaced McConnell to 5th. The following is the specific ranking and analysis of the official website -

1. Alexander, Thunder

2025 NBA Finals data: Average of 30.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists,

Candidate reasons: In addition to the 6th game with poor performance, if the Thunder finally wins the championship, Alexander is still likely to lock in this award. In this case, he is almost the best candidate for the MVP - because the Thunder will definitely need the player who has been carrying the team all season and most of the playoffs to stand up.

He is the scoring champion of this round of series and is also a player at the top of the steal list. He performed poorly in one game, and his other game was excellent. Becoming a first-time player and adding more motivation to his 2025 honor book will inspire his best form.

2. Jaylen Williams, Thunder

2025 NBA Finals data: Average of 24.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, Candidate Reason: He scored 40 points in Game 5, and is still the highest score in a single game in the series. As the team's "second leader", he has left a mark in the history of the finals. Like his teammates, Williams struggled in Game 6, but it was just by chance. His influence on both offense and defense is priceless to the Thunder and has greatly enhanced his reputation in the basketball world.

Williams is only 24 years old, which means that his few mistakes are understandable, while his many contributions are amazing. He is a rising star, and if he performs strongly in Game 7, the MVP battle between him and Alexander will become very interesting.

3. Siakam, Pacers

2025 NBA Finals data: Average of 19.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, Candidate Reason: He is the Pacers' scoring and rebounding champion, and whenever the Pacers need to break the deadlock, he is always the first choice. Siakam has caused great trouble for the Thunder. In the playoffs, he is one of the players who pose the greatest threat to the Thunder's top defense.

When the Pacers eliminated the Knicks, Siakam won the Eastern Conference Finals MVP. If Indiana wins Game 7, he is expected to win another trophy. He is the team's winner. If all this comes true, his joining from Toronto will automatically become one of the most successful NBA signings in the past 20 years.

4. Halliburton, Pacers

2025 NBA Finals data: Average of 14.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.8 assists, Candidate Reason: If it weren't for the accident of a calf strain, he would be ranked higher on this list. Still, Halliburton is a favorite—his overall performance in the series is far better than Game 5, which scored only 4 points due to injury. Halliburton's contribution is crucial in the 3 games the Pacers won.

If the 7th breaks out, Halliburton is expected to win the Finals MVP; given that he repeatedly plays a hero in the playoffs, he is fully capable of playing the finals. It all depends on his health and whether he can still hit a key goal that changes the game.

5. McConnell, Pacers

2025 NBA Finals data: Average of 11.3 points, 2.3 steals, 4.5 assists

Candidate reason: McConnell played as a substitute and fired all over the past two games, helping the Pacers achieve two chances of winning (actually only one win and one loss, but it is not his fault). The energy he showed in the series inspired the team and changed the pace of the game.

He has contributed "highlight moments" - stealing out-of-bounds balls and breaking through mid-range jump shots, and when Halliburton and other Pacers defenders feel cold, he provides the team with guarantees. If he finishes his winning performance in Game 7 on Sunday, he will definitely win votes from the MVP in the finals.