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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Le$$, Jul 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM.

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Who is Better?

  1. Aged Durant @ 36-37

    10 vote(s)
    12.8%

  2. James Harden Prime

    68 vote(s)
    87.2%
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  1. bustamove

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    Jalen Green averaged 13pts
    vs a 23 yr old James Harden averaged 26pts

    harden quit but JG didn't even show up to begin with

    being a Rockets fan who experienced Harden in the playoffs, JGs 13pt playoffs is major red flag which is why the team got rid of him waybefore any of the young core.
     
    #21 bustamove, Jul 30, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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  2. daywalker02

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    I still think if Harden kept his OKC shape for the last eight years this could have been another storyline.

    Harden was too thicc and Green was too thin, also Harden was too aloof and Green was too scared during the Playoffs.

     
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    He let us down in his first playoff series in a series we weren’t favored to win. I don’t see how that’s more concerning than a guy who consistently disappeared in multiple elimination games. Jalen didn’t play like an MVP and then fall off a cliff when it mattered.
     
    #23 Kevooooo, Jul 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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    Does sample size not matter?
     
    #24 Kevooooo, Jul 30, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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    6 games out of 7

    and that 1 finals series was enough for Sam Presti

    so those 6 games were enough for Stone Ime and the rockets too
     
    #25 bustamove, Jul 30, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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    That one year was indeed higher than anything Durant ever did during the regular season. Still, it's hard to go against KD on this one.
     
    #26 clos4life, Jul 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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    Regular season prime Harden was on historical level
     
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    Harden > Durant
    Reminder that Durant also failed when he was the main guy.

    Harden would also win titles if joined GS.

    And btw, he was one hamstring injury away from defeating that same "super" GSW.
     
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    From my understanding it was CP, That took rockets far, not harden. I understand regular season, but i was trying to ask who is better in the playoffs. . oh yea Harden vs Durant. But if Durant is smart now, makes the better decisions, who knows he might be better come playoffs.

    Harden look defeated against Curry. Durant didnt cause he was on same team lol.
     
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    Should atleast get us pass Curry, Harden could not.
     
    #31 Le$$, Jul 31, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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    Why the f are we talking about Jalen in a discussion about KD or Harden. WTF is wrong with some of you to bring Jalen into this discussion
     
    #33 nomiz1987, Jul 31, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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    Jalen Green would be forever beloved for making a much needed exit, taking a much needed leave.

     
    #34 daywalker02, Jul 31, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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    Fair enough...but it's still one series. The main point was that I trust KD in the playoffs more than Harden, because I've lived playoff Harden and just don't trust him. JMO
     
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