I guess the last resort for Lebron is to speak it into existence? He almost succeeded when he told the Media to vote for him dark Jedi style.
It would help if Harden quit bricking late game free throws. That's 2 out of the last 3 home games he's missed 2 in the final minute.
Bron is coming on strong and will win 50 games through the injuries, the failed IT experiment, and also voters know that he will be back in the Finals this year. His case is building while Harden has been underwhelming for an extended period of time now.
If the Rockets blew a 17 point 4th quarter lead on the same night the Cavs came back from a 17 point deficit in the 4th, the “narrative” would have gotten very interesting. Good thing CP3 saved this game.
From Christmas till the trade deadline, Lebron had the worst +/- in the ENTIRE NBA, meanwhile Harden has had what, 2 or 3 meh games sprinkled inbetween a whole lot of great games lately. Harden is the MVP. Harden is the MVP. James Harden is your 2017-18 NBA Most Valuable Player.