NBA MVP Ladder: LeBron James Is Coming On Strong; Westbrook Still Leads
By Jacob Little
4– James Harden – Houston Rockets
Stats: 28.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, 11.9 assists, 1.3 steals , 1.3 steals
Record: 11-7
Previous Ranking: 6th
James Harden has put the Rockets on his shoulders, currently he leads the NBA in assists per game. Which is impressive considering he is naturally a shooting guard.
The Rockets are currently in 5th place in the Western Conference. The Rockets have set several records this year revolving around the three-point line. Against the Kings, the Rockets attempted 50 three pointers as a team, setting a new NBA record.
Against the Mavericks, the Rockets broke the NBA record for most consecutive games (17) of making at least 10 three-point field goals.
Will James Harden be able to keep his teammates hot from beyond the arc? Only time will tell as the three-point line will ultimately decide the fate of the Houston Rockets.