NBA: Race to MVP Week 1 Ladder

Nov 8, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder – 29.6 PPG, 4.0 APG, 6.2 RPG

Russell Westbrook is back, but that’s not slowing down Durant. Minus the hiccup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, KD has been great and has scored 30 or more points in three of OKC’s five games. Durant’s shooting percentages are down across the board, but he should pick it up as the season goes along, especially with Russell Westbrook taking off some of the scoring pressure.

OKC are second in the West at 4-1 and KD remains one of the top contenders for the MVP award.