In his third straight All-Star appearance, James Harden did not take the opportunity lightly. In over 26 minutes, Harden scored 29 points, dished out 8 assists, and grabbed 8 rebounds.

If not for one Russell Westbrook, the Beard would've been named MVP in the West's five-point victory. He accounted for 0.2 win shares while earning a PER of 38.3 in the exhibition.