Cosign We don't know if he tried to lose. But it definitely LOOKS like he's trying to lose after watching the last 2 games. Every time we get within a point or tied, he either misses two free throws or throws the ball outta bounds to nobody. That turnover he threw to Fisher at the end of game 3 was definitely fishy. You can also see his teammates confused like "WTF".
Good lord. If the GARM could simply rid itself of "members" like you and the OP, this forum would be a much more enjoyable experience. It's difficult not to become nauseous when reading such nonsense masquerading as "opinion." I think I need to go to Walgreens and restock my supply of Pepto-Bismol. That, and vastly expand my ignore list.
In the years I've been on here, I've never added anyone to my ignore list. But some of the "fans" that have joined in the last year have seriously made me reconsider. Sigh..
As a player who's considered one of the best one-on-one players in the league, that entire sequence was incredibly poor on Harden's part. Once he realized he couldn't get by Ibaka, he should have just dribbled it out. If the 2 for 1 aint happening, don't force it. Most important thing is to get the basket and the lead.
This forum is so knee-jerky... at times like this I really hate the GARM. I don't really like the way the moderators are handling thread starter privileges. They should let anybody make a thread, but take a more active hand in deleting crappy threads like this one, and give you a warning if you keep posting one sentence garbage as a new thread. A new thread should include some solid content/analysis, not just mindless crap.
I saw this but I don't think he's trying to blow the games....more like, he is trying to do too much. He's trying to draw fouls and hasn't recognized that he isn't getting those calls anymore because it's the playoffs. He drives the lane COMPLETELY out of control which is the main issue. He needs to be deliberate and KNOW what it is he is trying to do instead of making dumb split-second decisions which is causing his TO's
In this day and age you know some players are betting on the games so when I saw him throw up an air ball three the thought crossed my mind Harden is looking to get paid. Harden has looked like the MVP for OKC through most of the series. Without Parsons and other guys stepping up we get swept. We already know for a fact that Tim Donaghy influenced the outcome of games and yes it was kind of obvious to fans watching the game.
I think some of you people need to realize that most of these thread starters are trolls with the sole intention to rile you guys up.
In Game 2 and Game 3 (50% of the series, certainly a part of what you're referring to, since you said most), Harden averaged 33 points, 9.5 rebounds and 6 assists. For the Rockets. That's an interesting strategy to try and win the game for OKC. Unless you're suggesting that Harden is so good that even when trying to win for the opponent, he puts up staggering numbers. HE'S BETTER THAN LEBRON OMGSDFSDFSD!!!
Deckard is a long-time member and well-respected by those of us who have been here BL (before Lin). On the other hand, you, sir, sound like an immature little brat who has no respect for those more experienced and knowledgeable on these and other subjects, and therefore, you are invited to GTFO of GARM.
uum yeah, they arent all trolls, sometimes they are just stupid. Its not the same thing. I dont need to defend Deckard, he is more than capable of doing that himself but... This!
Geez what is it with all these whiners and holier-than-thou attitudes? What are you a bible thumping, tight ass, conservative promoting censorship??? And with the immature name-calling as well.
There's a lot of elitist attitudes on this forum. Apparently if you don't agree with guys who have green bars, then they consider your opinion worthless.
I think wayy to many people here use the word too loosely. many i dont think understand it or dont know what it actually means or how to use it. They just throw it out there to someone who doesn't agree with their views.
Oh I got cha. There is the holy order that came before BL. Those who came after AL are heretics, the great unwashed. When will they have the coronation to promote the new Pope of GARM??? Is Deckard considered the front runner??
What exactly you want him to do? All ball handler has TO problem. Of course, unless the ball handler's name is Lin, which any amount of TO means failure.
