Klay Thompson, James Harden to start for West in All-Star Game

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson and Houston Rockets guard James Harden have been named starters for the Western Conference All-Star team.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr, who will coach the team on Sunday in New York, made the announcement on Wednesday night.

Thompson and Harden will replace the injured Kobe Bryant and Blake Griffin, who were voted in as starters by the fans.