I came across this article: bleacherreport.com/articles/2432197-dallas-mavericks-vs-houston-rockets-first-round-analysis-and-predictions It shows the Player Efficiency Ratio chart that truly shows how important Harden is to the Rockets and our chances for winning the series. PER 2014-15 PG Terry 10.7 Rondo 12.3 Difference (1.6) SG Harden 26.8 Ellis 16.6 Difference 10.2 C Howard 19.1 Chandler 19.8 Difference (.7) PF Jones 17.8 Nowitski 19.3 Difference (1.5) SF Ariza 12.8 Parsons 16.3 Difference (3.5) Total difference in PER for the starter 2.9. Conclusion: If Harden has a good series then we win...
I don't need PER numbers to tell me that if the Rockets play their game and don't make dumb mistakes, they'll roll. The only way the Rockets lose is if they revert to their lazy defense, 20+ turnover performances, Harden struggling, etc., which is a pretty big concern until further notice, I would say.
The level of chemistry has changed drastically since we last played these guys. Fact is the last game against the jazz was indicative of how good we can be if we have a sense of urgency. Adversity can transform a team or break a team. Accomplishing a second seed in the west this year is the result of James Mothafkn MVP Harden's leadership - and everyone else's willingness to follow. This IS clutch city 3.0 from the very beginning of the season. We got the clutchest SG right now. Rox in 5.
