5 NBA Players with the most minutes per game this season

#4 Russell Westbrook - 36 minutes per game

Russell Westbrook's jump shot continues to be a liability

Russell Westbrook has been leading the charge for the Houston Rockets during the slump suffered by James Harden. He's averaging 27.2 points, 7.9 rebounds and, 7.2 assists this season while shooting nearly 47% from the field. His shooting from range continues to be his Achilles heel.

Westbrook averaged over 30 points in January and was awarded an All-Star selection this campaign. The guard went over 20,000 points this season and Houston will need him firing on all cylinders if they are to make a deep run in the playoffs especially with Harden slowly regaining his early-season form.

#3 Kyle Lowry - 36.3 minutes per game

Kyle Lowry is the embodiment of the Toronto Raptor's elite mentality.

With the departure of Kawhi Leonard, the Toronto Raptors had a huge void to fill and Kyle Lowry stepped up to the task big time. Lowry is leading the way for the Raptors, averaging 19.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.7 assists this season while shooting nearly 36% from range.

Lowry's decision making, skillset and his willingness to battle it out separate him from the rest of the pack. He's the leader on the court for the Toronto based side and it has translated into their performances as the franchise is second in the Eastern Conference with a 42-15 record.

Despite being miniature in size, Lowry continues to contribute on both the ends of the floor at a high level. His game from the perimeter has never been questioned and he continues to comes up clutch for the side.