James Harden needs all the help he can get to be named MVP this season. Steph Curry is probably the favorite, but it’s no slam dunk. Where the Rockets ultimately finish in the West (could be 2nd, 3rd or 5th) may play a role in that and perhaps whether or not Harden wins the scoring title.
Right now, his former teammate Russell Westbrook holds the slight edge in that department, making it very tough for Harden to win it. In fact, here’s how it has to shake out…
If Russ Westbrook goes scoreless tonight, James Harden needs 35 points for scoring title. If Russ scores 15, Harden needs 53. If Russ …
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) April 15, 2015
If Russ scores 20, JH needs 59. If Russ scores 25, make it 65. If it's 30, try 71. Harden needs 77 if Russ scores 35 … and 83 if it's 40
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) April 15, 2015
