ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Lakers 12/3/2017

those guys absolutely hate each other and the media is simply covering it up. why Harden even refers to CP3 as the Midget. shocking.

 

honestly, I don't think it's a big deal and they seem to have a good relationship off the court regardless of what happens on the court. on the other hand, it's not a good look when Harden does that on national TV, and thank god not many people noticed that because if we were playing poorly people would point that as an evidence of Harden and CP3 not fitting in together.

And it's just not Harden, both him and CP3 need to move around more when they are off the ball, because most of the time they are just standing around when the other guys has the ball in his hands.

 

• James Harden and Chris Paul have a half court shot challenge for $200 after the Lakers game

 

why does Harden get a do-over? friggin' Harden . . . sheesh!!

 

That's why I put conflict in quotes, bc I know it was exaggerated. Anyway, I'm not saying harden run around screens all game. I'm saying mix it up and when playing on the floor with CP3, maybe have him do it 3-5 times a game... see what happens at the very least. I haven't seen it once.

 

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There's their LA "nightlife" @Deuce. Hanging out after the game to play horse and shlt

Didn't Paul shoot first?

 

The Rockets are playing fabulously whenever either Harden or CP3 are on the floor, not as well when they are together.
That needs to improve, They will have to be together more often in tougher regular season games, and especially in the playoffs.

I'm happy that our trio smashed the Lakers apart. Our front court limitations against better players continues to be a problem. PJ can't do it all by himself against physically stronger guys.

 

Their athleticism alone should make them good defensively, but yes I agree top 5 is excellent.

SIL

 

I really like the hidden competition between harden and paul.... it' bringing out the best in both of them imo

 

I've seen a back door play from harden this year. He can still do it an elite level like he did on OKC and years past with the Rockets believe me.

I'm pretty sure MDA and Cp3 are not even slightly worried about it. Cp3 came to play with elite playmaker/PG Harden and not cutter Reddick/Klay.

 

Their transition defense was really impressive. We need to do a better job with it too.

 

Not sure why you tagged me in this, but ok.

 

Wow, I can’t believe Magic actually once said that. Welllpppp... look at us now ya lil b****

 

This may be by design. I was saying the same thing until you ask yourself who else can create with the ball in their hands besides EGo? I don't want Trevor taking more than 2 dribbles. Ryno can take about 3, and they are usually lateral moves. Mbah can handing it some I guess. All that to say, I think James and CP don't go too far away from the ball so that they can get it back and then make a play.

 

Morey, MDA, Harden, Cp3 designed offense

 

Missed Zhou Qi last night. Is he with the Vipers? If so, how's he doing?

 

As Paul Pierce said on the Jum, Harden very well maybe the best player on the planet right now. I still think Lebron is a tad better but not by much.