against den, nice to see them sharing the ball, even adding inside-out

The problem has been minimized but still there.

Third and fourth quarter, Nuggets were playing equally well.

 

they were moving the ball, and taking much smarter shots

Harden’s shot selection was very high quality for the 1st in what seems like ages...he was making quick decisions

only 29 three point attempts as a team, but they made 13 of them...they didn’t come into the game with the sole mission of jacking up 45 or more threes by any means necessary

this was only 1 game, so we’ll see if this continues or they go right back to the BS next game

 

Isn't it interesting that they actually can play this way and MDA can couch different style? WB influence? Hope it lasts..

 

Isn't it interesting that they actually can play this way and MDA can couch different style? WB influence? Hope it lasts..

 

I get the feeling MDA would be operating this offense somewhat differently if harden didn’t have the clout.

We will always ride or die by Harden. It was refreshing to see Harden being more decisive and making better decisions. On the other hand, the Nuggets are a favorable matchup for us.

 

You always look better when making shots. Defensively we were more engaged as well.

 

I don’t buy that our strategy changed at all.

We played a depleted team who has historically given us a wide open runway to the lane to score. They continued to do that and we took advantage.

They began to double Harden with a non shooters defender taking away Harden’s ability to take the 3 as often as usual and when he passed out of the double it seemed to always be Westbrook or Thabo catching it wide open at the 3 point line. Thankfully they passed up the shots.

We had a huge lead and continued to bomb away at the 3 point line. The exact thing everyone was reaming our team for doing after the last game. But the shots went in.

 

The In-and-Out Game.

 

Bigtime point this really does explain the problem with the team. It's not talent it's what your post says.

 

The second half surge that other teams thrive off during their comeback wins against us was mitigated by hard drives to the basket with a purpose. Especially on behalf of Russ, he really impressed me this game on how much authority and purpose he had behind each drive. Whether he made a play for himself or someone else.

We'll have our ups/downs this season but I really don't find it necessary to make a knee jerk thread about either the wins or losses. Just take each game as the 82 game season rolls on.

 

Imagine Nuggets coaches game plan defense against Rockets prior, and then rude awakening of what we actually ran.

Mike Malone during the game be like #WTF?!

 

Rockets also finally receiving foul calls when driving to the basket. Going to the line makes a difference as that was a huge part of Rockets offensive efficiency.