NBA Finals MVP rankings: Steph Curry could win even if Warriors lose; Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown neck and neck

We'll examine the precedent of a losing player winning Finals MVP and where Curry fits into the conversation

With the 2022 NBA Finals tied 2-2 headed back to San Francisco for Game 5 on Monday, it's a good time to check in on the always fun Finals MVP race. If the Golden State Warriors win, Stephen Curry's a lock. As we'll discuss, he's got a strong case, so far, to win the award even should the Warriors lose the series. On the Boston Celtics' side, it's a tight call right now between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. 

After that, I'm not going to bother with consideration for anyone else. One of these three guys is going to win Finals MVP. Through four games, here's how I see the rankings breaking down.