NBA MVP Ladder Week 5

Dec 6, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) reacts after making a basket during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. The Rockets defeated the Warriors 105-83. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

8. James Harden, Houston Rockets

Last week: 10

A mixed back of performances for Harden this week, but he has done enough to move up in the rankings. He had a horrific shooting night against the Suns, going 3-17 from the field and 0-10 from beyond the arc. He dropped 37 and 34 on Utah and Golden State though, so he is trending upwards.