Harden effectively passed out of the double team to PJ. Green and others didn't make their WIDE OPEN shots. The only bad pass while doubled was when Harden, instead of passing back and forth to CP3 while Portland was trying to double team both of them, Harden tried to throw a pass to Capela.
Baldwin another scrub playing like his career is on the line fouling and reaching like crazy gets leeway from the officials like that scrub from the Clippers. As for the double teams, Harden did the right thing by passing it out but no one else made shots. Ariza, PJ, Green couldn't hit squat in that 4th quarter. That full court pass to Tarik was bad though. Also the forced pass inside to Capela.
The pass to Tarik was questionable, but it was also a no call by the ref. The defender straight up slapped Black in the face.
Not having a quality secondary playmaker out there hurt our offense. Even when Harden was sitting and Paul was on the floor, that double team off the screen was slowing down our offense. Tonight, we were leaning on guys like Johnson, Green and Tucker to be a 2nd playmaker. Unless they are hitting shots...Gross. Insert Gordon and problem solved. He is a great 2nd playmaker that is capable of attacking the rim, finding open players along the perimeter or finding a shot to take for himself.
Please dont let eric gordon to get injured, let him rest till playoffs especially with his injury history, IDIOT
Gordon also seems to shoot a lot better with fresher legs. We won't even need crazy performance from CP or Harden if Gordon can pop off in the playoffs.
You're right, but in reality our role players are more likely to struggle against pressure. If James, is left open or if the defense isn't very good, he will score with ease. It's pretty much all up to him and CP3 to step up in the clutch. Sometimes Gordon can get going when the chips are down too. Better defense is always one of the biggest keys to winning. If we are more consistent on defense, then we won't have to chew our nails in the last few minutes of a game.
They have plenty of film to study before the playoffs start. I'm sure they will have a game plan for it. You know...being professionals and all.
That was game 6 stuff. I'm not going to criticize or defend him. Who know if he played lackluster because he's trying to rest, but you don't just switch the flip on wanting to play and not wanting to play. When the post season starts, he will have no more excuses. No point in speculating now. He will be either a choker or a winner. He's shown that he can do it in the regular season at MVP level. If he can't play well in the playoffs again nobody will need to call him out or anything. We will have our answer. He has too many of these games, and whats worse is that its a complete collapse on all ends of the floor.
Notice how nobody threw double teams at him all year, and only now its happening? ITS TO CONDITION US TO EXPECT AN EARLY PLAYOFF EXIT. THIS TEAM COULD JUST MAKE THEIR DAMN SHOTS, BUT THEY ARE TOLD NOT TO. NBA=WWE
The problem is Harden moves like mollases on pick and rolls deliberately which allows the defenders plenty of time to trap Harden. He just waltzes his way into doubles all the time. It's mind bogling. Make the quick pass or move to the basket for **** sakes.
Everytime Harden gets doubled, he probably has flashbacks to last year's playoffs against the Spurs. I thought we brought CP3 here to handle every possession down the stretch. I guess not since we're heading for another repeat of last year if we face any good defensive teams.
Thats the sign for him that its time to turn on the "choke mode". The NBA never leaves this stuff up to chance, do you REALLY think that LeBron "choked" against the Mavs in 2011 after dominating the rest of the east? LeBron was told to get humiliated, and he went along with it like the b**** he is. Harden's bad playoff games are under ORDERS, he is a PROFESSIONAL LOSER, he is MOSES, WILL LEAD US OUT OF DARKNESS, BUT WILL NEVER SEE THE PROMISED LAND.
we need EG back badly, he's the only guy on the floor who can exploit double teams on Harden and CP3 because at least he can create his own shots.
