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Harden is averaging 4.7mpg less after Brewer, Ariza 7mpg less

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by baubo, Jan 13, 2015.

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  1. Phillyrocket

    Phillyrocket Member

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    Love this and should definitely pay dividends come the playoffs.

    Really intrigued to see what Morey will do at the deadline.
     
    #61 Phillyrocket, Jan 13, 2015
  2. smoothie

    smoothie Jabari Jungle

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    4mpg of rest over 9 games is 36 minutes of rest, which is equal to james sitting out 1 game every 9 games.

    on other words james can now play 9 games in the same amount of minutes that he used to play 8.

    over the course of the remaining games of this season this would equal the same minutes as resting james for 5 whole games.
     
    #62 smoothie, Jan 13, 2015
  3. Tfor3

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    I agree.
     
    #63 Tfor3, Jan 13, 2015
  4. HRox832

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    Man, getting Brewer was so awesome.

    Darnell Murray strikes again!
     
    #64 HRox832, Jan 13, 2015
  5. Williamson

    Williamson JOSH CHRISTOPHER ONLY FAN

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    The really good news is that he added enough depth that we'll be fine if there are no moves worth making at the deadline.

    Obviously we would all love to see somebody like Dragic or Lawson get traded to the Rockets for peanuts, but even if no moves are made I am still confident this team has the talent to compete at a high level.

    That's a really good position to be in.
     
    #65 Williamson, Jan 13, 2015
  6. baubo

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    Actually, it's the ability to blow out bad teams that's keeping Harden on the bench. At the beginning of the season, we'd get out to a 15 point lead and then the bench would give it away, forcing Harden to return. Now, they're maintaining those same leads so Harden doesn't have to play.

    Harden's going to play major minutes in close games against quality opponents. It's keeping his minutes down against crappy competition that keeps his overall minutes down.
     
    #66 baubo, Jan 14, 2015
  7. <3myrockets

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    Harden's legs appreciate what Brewer is bringing to the team. It's amazing what a few minutes can do for a player...let alone his increased efficiency.
     
    #67 <3myrockets, Jan 14, 2015
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    The Grey Hound is one of the most unique built players in this league. Maximum height, minimum girth.....
     
    #68 Liberon, Jan 14, 2015
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