Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss: -The 2016 NBA MVP race between James Harden and Russell Westbrook-Why the voters got it wrong-The backdrop to this game-James Harden's ridiculous performance against the Knicks (53 points, 17 assists, and 16 rebounds)-Harden's ability to carry Houston to improbable victories Listen to The Red Nation Hoops Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and Spotify. Promo code to BetOnline.ag - BLUEWIRELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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