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NBA Player Power Rankings: All-Star Weekend Edition!

By Greg Chin

February 15, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Western Conference guard Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder (0) wins the MVP trophy after the 2015 NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden. The West defeated the East 163-158. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
February 15, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Western Conference guard Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder (0) wins the MVP trophy after the 2015 NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden. The West defeated the East 163-158. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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February 15, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Western Conference guard James Harden of the Houston Rockets (13) shoots a layup against the Eastern Conference during the first half of the 2015 NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
February 15, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Western Conference guard James Harden of the Houston Rockets (13) shoots a layup against the Eastern Conference during the first half of the 2015 NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

3. James Harden (Houston Rockets)

Invited to participate in the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest, James Harden was a bit of a disappointment, as he didn’t even make it out of the first round despite shooting 38.3 percent from downtown on the season.

That said, he more than made up for it in the All-Star Game. In a game where not much defense was being played, Harden’s aggressive playing style was greatly rewarded. He scored 29 points on an efficient 11-of-16 shooting, and found his long-range touch, going 7-for-12. He almost had a triple-double as well, recording eight assists and eight rebounds.

It’s been an impressive season for the MVP candidate, and it was nice to see him put up a show in the “World’s Most Famous Arena.”

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