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NBA: Player Rankings – Week 14

By Jared Jackson

Jan 31, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after receiving a foul in the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after receiving a foul in the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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13. James Harden (SG, Houston Rockets) 

Feb 1, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) brings the ball up the court during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Toyota Center. The Rockets defeated the Cavaliers 106-92. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) brings the ball up the court during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Toyota Center. The Rockets defeated the Cavaliers 106-92. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Harden has turned pressing the action and drawing fouls into an art form. If you don’t allow him the room to operate on the perimeter he will attack the rim and beat you from the free-throw line or by creating for others. Harden’s steady grind has helped the Rockets get back on track. They’ve won three straight and seven of their last 10. Harden is averaging 25.1 points, 5.8 assists and 5.4 rebounds a game in 2014 and should continue producing like that for the foreseeable future.