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[Video] James Harden Puts Clamps On Kawhi Leonard Final Seconds!

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Shaq2Yao, Jan 25, 2019.

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  1. Shaq2Yao

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    #1 Shaq2Yao, Jan 25, 2019
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    Harden made that same shot over two Warriors


    But got fouled and was about 5 feet back.
     
    #2 xaos, Jan 25, 2019
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    Alright, I love Harden as much as the next guy, but let's chill with the lockdown defense claims.

    Leonard was falling away from the basket and heaving up a 3. Not a lot of defense to be needed, there.
     
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    Harden does not play defense?

     
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    Damn that was good D, nice footwork. Thanks Jeff B.
     
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    Harden got a great contest on that 3. Harden did what he is supposed to do
     
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    Didn't say he didn't play great defense. But a lot of posters are acting like Harden won DPoY with this one play lol
     
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    The Raptors switched to get Harden on Kawhi for that last shot. They actually WANTED Harden defending Kawhi with the game on the line.

    Raptors coaches must get their scouting reports from Twitter and YouTube comments.
     
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    elite 2 way superstar.
     
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    If you look at this year, Harden has put a much better effort in defending. He is active. I am not saying he is an elite defender but on that last play, he contested that shot really well and forced an airball from Kwahi. All it matters is we won the game. Go Rockets
     
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    Fixed it for you
     
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    It was great D. No fouls, kept him off balance. Wasn't the key factor, though. Kawhi really did us an unintentional solid by blowing the whole clock and then going for the three for the win. James' D made that a particularly bad choice, which was excellent. Really have no idea why he didn't drive for the tie, try to grab a foul, maybe an and-1. I'll take it.
     
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    "Clamps" is an incredible stretch.
     
    #14 John Harvey, Jan 25, 2019
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    Was missing shots from the 3 point like but had the floater going and played Defense as well. He also bullied serge ibaka on the low block
     
    #15 riko, Jan 25, 2019
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    And from this guy
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    clipped the klaw
     
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    Shots fired...lol
     
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    Hmm, can't fix what isn't broken. ;)

    I'm confused as to why I'm getting some hate. I didn't say it was bad defense. I'm just saying, it's not even a highlight reel worthy defensive play.
     
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