Hits and Flops: Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets

Hit - James Harden

James Harden is having another MVP season

James Harden is on a historic run of his own. With his 48 points in the match against the Lakers, Harden has scored above 30 points in 19 consecutive matches.

Harden is the leading contender to win his second MVP award. His scoring outbursts since the injury to Chris Paul have lifted the Houston Rockets from the 14th place to the 5th place in the Western Conference standings.

Harden shot 14-30 from the field, 8-19 from the 3PT line and 12-15 from the FT line. He also made two three-pointers in the final minute to mount a comeback for the Rockets. After having two 55+ points, Harden again lit up the Toyota Center making some ridiculous shots that only he is capable of making.

Unless, someone makes a great run at the MVP award in the second half of the season, James Harden is bound to win in back to back seasons.