![The Rockets' James Harden currently leads the NBA in scoring average. [Image via ESPN/YouTube screenshot]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/2/19/660x290/b_502x220x82/the-rockets-james-harden-currently-leads-the-nba-in-scoring-average-image-via-espnyoutube-screenshot_2208787.jpg "The Rockets' James Harden currently leads the NBA in scoring average. [Image via ESPN/YouTube screenshot]")
The All-Star break arrived for the 2018-19 NBA season this past week. Some players got to take some time off to refresh and regroup while others headed to Charlotte for the annual game. In fact, three of the five players below participated in the 2019 NBA All-Star Game. Two others could very well be there next year too. Here are the five leaders in various stats categories as of the 2018-19 All-Star break.
James Harden - Scoring leader
The Houston Rockets' James Harden has been on quite the pace over the past 30 games or so. Harden currently leads the league with 36.6 points per game which is about eight points higher than No. 2 Paul George.
Russell Westbrook - Assists leader
The former NBA MVP has taken a bit of a backseat to the talents of his teammate Paul George. However, Westbrook is continuing to offer a helping hand to PG13 and his teammate. The OKC Thunder star leads the league with
Breaking down Russell Westbrook’s triple double streak. pic.twitter.com/4Nez9dEYSX
— Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) February 14, 2019
Andre Drummond - Rebounds leader
On a nightly basis, Andre Drummond is putting in work for the Detroit Pistons. He's had numerous double-double performances this season as he dominates the paint. His work on the glass has been exceptional as he leads the league with 15 boards per contest.
Andre Drummond put on a huge 29 PTS, 20 REB performance to help fuel the Detroit Pistons win over the Knicks! 💪 pic.twitter.com/iV8tHOQlcr
— NBA UK (@NBAUK) February 9, 2019
Myles Turner - Blocks leader
With All-Star Victor Oladipo done for the season, it's been up to the rest of the Indiana Pacers to step up. Myles Turner has done that on many a night, and current leads the league in blocks. Turner is swatting away 2.75 shots a night, which is ahead of big men Anthony Davis and Rudy Gobert.
Paul George - Steals leader
There's no question that the Oklahoma City Thunder's Paul George is having an MVP season. He's second in the league in scoring and has helped OKC gain their footing as a top contender in the West. George's defense continues to look great as he leads the NBA with 2.29 steals per game.
