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The James Harden LA Clippers Thread

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by HoustonTexas, Oct 31, 2023.

  1. ElPigto

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    Its no surprise that Bogdan's numbers have improved tremendously playing with the Clippers.
     
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  2. Mr. Dominant

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    Harden might be out for the remainder of the season.

    Sad to see.
     
  3. daywalker02

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    Caruso with the big plays ....however Clips still got enough chances.
     
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    jh1 ballin' in msg
     
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    Underestimate this team to your peril.
     
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  6. Reeko

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    Harden was really fun to watch last night

    that run at the end of the 3rd quarter was vintage

    the way he generated space on that 1st 3 was chef’s kiss

     
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  7. Rocket River

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    I thought he was out injured from OKC I think

    I thought DORT Got him

    Rocket River
     
  8. Rocket River

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    Here is the rub
    They have James to keep the playoff games close.
    If they are within say 6 in the last 3 minutes
    That is Kawhi time

    That makes them dangerous

    Rocket River
     
  9. snowconeman22

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    Kawhi looked very spry in that last game.
     
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  10. ElPigto

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    That is quality announcing.

    "St James beginning to preach in the Mecca the gospel hour has begun...."

    Beautiful.
     
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  11. Reeko

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    Clippers have 1 of the best announcing teams in the game

    that same Clippers announcer said recently he wasn’t a fan of James Harden before he joined the team but has come to like him and enjoy watching him play so much that he’ll defend him for the rest of his career
     
  12. Rocket River

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    That was a good line

    Rocket River
     
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  13. Rocket River

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    The question is . . . . can the Clippers expect 4 . . no I will say 5 Good games per series in the Playoffs

    If Kawhi does Kawhi things in 5 out of 7 games
    Harden does Harden things in those same games


    It could be a brutal team to play

    Current Peak Harden and Current Peak Kawhi
    versus
    Current Peak Luka and Current Peak LeBron

    We will give the nod to Luka and LeBron
    but
    I don't think its as big a gap as one would originally think

    Rocket River
     
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    And if at the top you give it to Lakers , I think depth has to go to the clippers.

    Overall definitely one of the most skilled teams , do they have enough athleticism ?
     
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  15. Rocket River

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    Harden and Luka's ability to elevate other lesser players is such a plus
    Clippers are showing addition by subtraction with PG13 out of the mix

    Rocket River
     
  16. daywalker02

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    PG had some decent years mostly in his 1st and 2nd......then it went downhill.

     
  17. Rocket River

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    The injury affected him IMO more than just physically
    I never watched it but horrific is what I often hear related to it
    The main problem with PG13 is that his position in the pecking order
    OKC thought he was still a #1 and he wasn't
    Clippers thought he could be a #2
    I think Philly thought he could be a #2 as well

    He is now at best. . .the Third best player on a team
    If he is your second best player .. . your team sucks

    Rocket River
     
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    That looks like something Amen Thompson will surely be able to do at some point.
     
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