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2014-15 NBA MVP and rookie of the year weekly poll

With Kevin Durant injured, the NBA MVP is up for grabs. USA TODAY Sports' panel of 10 NBA experts votes every week during the regular season on the award. Flip through for our picks from March 8 (points on a 7, 5, 3, 2, 1 basis).
With Kevin Durant injured, the NBA MVP is up for grabs. USA TODAY Sports' panel of 10 NBA experts votes every week during the regular season on the award. Flip through for our picks from March 8 (points on a 7, 5, 3, 2, 1 basis).
Alonzo Adams, USA TODAY Sports
2. Stephen Curry, Warriors: 40 points, 2 of 10 first-place votes. Last week: second place (49 points, 3 of 10).
2. Stephen Curry, Warriors: 40 points, 2 of 10 first-place votes. Last week: second place (49 points, 3 of 10).
Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports
1. James Harden, Rockets: 56 points, 5 of 10 first-place votes. Last week: first place ( 50 points, 4 of 10).
1. James Harden, Rockets: 56 points, 5 of 10 first-place votes. Last week: first place ( 50 points, 4 of 10).
Steve Mitchell, USA TODAY Sports
3. LeBron James, Cavaliers: 27 points, 1 first-place vote. Last week: not ranked.
3. LeBron James, Cavaliers: 27 points, 1 first-place vote. Last week: not ranked.
Mark L. Baer, USA TODAY Sports
5. Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans: 24 points, 2 of 10 first-place votes. Last week: fourth place (22 points, 2 of 10).
5. Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans: 24 points, 2 of 10 first-place votes. Last week: fourth place (22 points, 2 of 10).
Soobum Im, USA TODAY Sports
5. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder: 30 points, 0 out of 10 first-place votes. Last week: fifth place (21 points, 0 out of 10).
5. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder: 30 points, 0 out of 10 first-place votes. Last week: fifth place (21 points, 0 out of 10).
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports
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Michael Carter-Williams of the 76ers took home rookie of the year honors last season. Who will win this year? Here's our 10-expert poll from the week of March 8 (points on a 5, 3, 1 basis).
Michael Carter-Williams of the 76ers took home rookie of the year honors last season. Who will win this year? Here's our 10-expert poll from the week of March 8 (points on a 5, 3, 1 basis).
Matt Slocum, AP
1. Andrew Wiggins, Timberwolves: 50 points, 10 of 10 first-place votes. Last week: first place (50 points, 10 of 10).
1. Andrew Wiggins, Timberwolves: 50 points, 10 of 10 first-place votes. Last week: first place (50 points, 10 of 10).
Justin Ford, USA TODAY Sports
3. Nikola Mirotic, Chicago Bulls: 13 points. Last week: fourth place (7 points).
3. Nikola Mirotic, Chicago Bulls: 13 points. Last week: fourth place (7 points).
Brace Hemmelgarn, USA TODAY Sports
2. Nerlens Noel, Philadelphia 76ers: 18 points. Last week: second place (17 points).
2. Nerlens Noel, Philadelphia 76ers: 18 points. Last week: second place (17 points).
Eric Hartline, USA TODAY Sports
4. Elfrid Payton, Magic: 5 points. Last week: third place (11 points).
4. Elfrid Payton, Magic: 5 points. Last week: third place (11 points).
Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports
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