1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

End of a record streak tonight

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by durvasa, Dec 5, 2019.

  1. durvasa

    durvasa Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2006
    Messages:
    37,915
    Likes Received:
    15,378
    Harden’s NBA record streak of consecutive games to start a season with 10+ free throw attempts came to an end tonight.

    A few tough no-calls go his way, and he could have kept it going.
     
    #1 durvasa, Dec 5, 2019
    Last edited: Dec 5, 2019
  2. Zboy

    Zboy Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2002
    Messages:
    27,234
    Likes Received:
    21,955
    If the team plan is to double team him as soon as he crosses the half court line, and force the ball out of his hands all game, it is close to impossible to keep the streak going.

    If he was played on single coverage the streak would have gone on.
     
    arubato and HP3 like this.
  3. Severe Rockets Fan

    Severe Rockets Fan Takin it one stage at a time...

    Joined:
    Mar 5, 2001
    Messages:
    5,923
    Likes Received:
    1,490
    If we could win like this every night I'm sure Harden wouldn't mind. He made great decision after great decision when they doubled him. If we had a few more games like this our offense could work out the kinks and be frightening as hell for any team to dare double him.
     
  4. Os Trigonum

    Os Trigonum Contributing Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 2, 2014
    Messages:
    72,472
    Likes Received:
    110,434
  5. DreamShook

    DreamShook Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    70,468
    Likes Received:
    114,318
    I was proud of Harden with how quick he passed out of the double team.
     
  6. ThatboyPhuong

    ThatboyPhuong Member

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2012
    Messages:
    2,849
    Likes Received:
    4,938
    If wb can hit that foul line mid range when harden gets double we would be so unstoppable.
     
    RealRocFan47 likes this.
  7. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 1999
    Messages:
    123,887
    Likes Received:
    32,777
    Got to get Rus his 27 FGA though.

    DD
     
  8. Stephen_A

    Stephen_A Member

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2016
    Messages:
    3,320
    Likes Received:
    2,991
    Why don’t the rockets play zone busting 101? It’s because everyone is at the 3 ot corners. All they have to do is have harden pass to the middle and attack the middle and have 1 guy each side of the paint in the “hot zones” or back door them.
     
  9. Stephen_A

    Stephen_A Member

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2016
    Messages:
    3,320
    Likes Received:
    2,991
     
  10. ElPigto

    ElPigto Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2006
    Messages:
    14,691
    Likes Received:
    23,158
    They weren't just doubling him, they were also guarding him full court and as soon as he passed half court, he was doubled.

    If Westbrook could just be more dependable offensively, our offense would take off and we would be unstoppable. Harden is literally allowing the team to play 4 on 3. I welcome this, he had a ton of energy tonight on the defensive end since he wasn't trying to force anything.

    Beautiful basketball minus Westbrook's ugly approach to the game.
     
    Blurr#7, HP3 and charlieaustin like this.
  11. durvasa

    durvasa Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2006
    Messages:
    37,915
    Likes Received:
    15,378
    CORRECTION: The record was consecutive games to start an NBA season with 10+ free throw attempts. Wilt somehow had 53 consecutive games with 10+ FTAs in the middle of the 61-62 season (the one in which he averaged 50 ppg). Harden's streak was the second longest in NBA history, going back to the end of last season, with 22 consecutive games with 10+ FTAs.
     
  12. Roomba

    Roomba Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Mar 29, 2017
    Messages:
    3,820
    Likes Received:
    13,760
    Yeah this game proves Harden’s unselfishness. Every sports player is aware of their numbers and stats going in, but he willingly sacrificed and didn’t force any shots, especially since the cavalry was shooting well. This should be discussed more when talking about JH13
     
    BigMaloe, Blurr#7, HP3 and 2 others like this.
  13. ElPigto

    ElPigto Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2006
    Messages:
    14,691
    Likes Received:
    23,158
    That doesn't fit the narrative though. You even have idiot Rockets fans that believe James plays selfishly lol. The media has done a great job completely killing Harden's brand. The irony is that Harden is one of the most chill guys and is always happy to answer questions and rarely speaks out against anybody.

    People just hate him because of some stupid video, his strip club deal and because he shoots free throws.

    The guy doesn't get in trouble, is incredibly respectful and is a good dude overall. I feel for him, I know it isn't him, it's the fact that he plays for Houston. The media has always hated this City. The media can go **** themselves.
     
    #13 ElPigto, Dec 5, 2019
    Last edited: Dec 5, 2019
    BigMaloe, cmoak1982, Blurr#7 and 3 others like this.
  14. Roc Paint

    Roc Paint Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2001
    Messages:
    22,329
    Likes Received:
    12,438
    If we’re banking on this I’m out
     
  15. heypartner

    heypartner Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 1999
    Messages:
    62,499
    Likes Received:
    56,097
    Be interesting to see how Luka responds to schemes that are coming his way, soon, from many teams. Will he be "figured out."

    Harden, yet again, figuring out schemes a Top Coach say he's never played before.

     
    HP3 likes this.
  16. SamFisher

    SamFisher Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2003
    Messages:
    58,732
    Likes Received:
    36,182
    I'll certainly always remember where I was when I learned this
     
  17. ElPigto

    ElPigto Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2006
    Messages:
    14,691
    Likes Received:
    23,158
    He's not wrong, it almost seemed like they were going to take control in the third.
     
  18. Houstunna

    Houstunna The Most Unbiased Fan
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2013
    Messages:
    32,664
    Likes Received:
    23,343
    Pour out some liquor



    That's a guaranteed 15 points !!
     
  19. heypartner

    heypartner Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 1999
    Messages:
    62,499
    Likes Received:
    56,097
    My post isn't about it working or not (it didn't), but rather if it will work against Luka, and further whether he even thinks it's necessary, to beat the Mavs.
     
    ElPigto likes this.
  20. elmotsang

    elmotsang Member

    Joined:
    Nov 17, 2007
    Messages:
    1,495
    Likes Received:
    667
    Can MDA limit the shooting of westbrooks to 15 times each match? He can increase our rebounds. Capela, Ben and Rivers can shoot more accurately. It can have easy win. Please stop him to chase for his statistic for enjoyment.
     

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now