Austin Rivers

James Harden and Dwight Howard delivered when it mattered most for the Houston Rockets, who averted playoff elimination with a 124-103 home win over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game Five of the Western Conference semi-finals on May 12. 

Turkish center Ömer Aşık continued his double-double performances on Nov. 4, posting 10 points and 11 rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Charlotte Hornets 100-91.

Anthony Davis led the home side with 24 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks, and for the second time in three home games, Davis was saluted with the MVP chant from the crowd.