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Harden isn't playing any differently

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by a711, May 12, 2015.

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  1. a711

    a711 Member

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    The difference is that DeAndre is in foul trouble. Harden can't attack the paint as effectively with him in the game, and Dwight can't be Dwight with him in the game.

    The key is to hope the refs keep blowing the whistle on DeAndre
     
    #1 a711, May 12, 2015
  2. Rox11

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    Yea were giving them some of there own medicine same way Howard has gotten in foul trouble every single time
     
    #2 Rox11, May 12, 2015
  3. Lawlruschang

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    Let's forget this nonsense about "hoping" the whistles go a certain way and instead take control of our destiny. Crucial play when harden chose to drive directly into Jordan for his 2nd foul instead of continuing to settle and shy away from the heart of our offense and play the way they want to play
     
    #3 Lawlruschang, May 12, 2015
  4. hoopball

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    he is playing differently. he's hitting those mid-rage jump shots, which always helps.
     
    #4 hoopball, May 12, 2015
  5. cheke64

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    he is playing D and not playing loosely. Also attacking more
     
    #5 cheke64, May 12, 2015
  6. YOLO

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    Definitely see more when he's actually closing out with a hand up on jumpers on defense.
     
    #6 YOLO, May 12, 2015
  7. marks0223

    marks0223 2017 and 2022 World Series Champions
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    Was ill and got a triple double
     
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  8. sugrlndkid

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    yes he is...wasnt crazy with the ball..that it self is huge for this team.
     
    #8 sugrlndkid, May 12, 2015
  9. YallMean

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    I just wonder what happened to his Euro steps. He's gone away from it.
     
    #9 YallMean, May 12, 2015
  10. MD_in_Training

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    Harden should be going to the step back every time if Redick is on him and/or if DJ is in the game. That step back is good for 50%.
     
    #10 MD_in_Training, May 12, 2015
  11. RoxBeliever

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    There was one play in the 2nd qtr where he had a pnr with Capela and wound up with Jordan on him. Instead of passing out, he drove and got the 3rd foul on the Clips' center.

    I think his illness helped him play more loosely yet more focused.
     
    #11 RoxBeliever, May 12, 2015
  12. RasaqBoi

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    He will be healthy next game and play with no heart again?

    Questions to ponder at night
     
    #12 RasaqBoi, May 12, 2015
  13. roxallways

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    Harden played very differently tonight. He attacked and got some crucial fouls down low. He has to keep doing this. Even though he was sick he was way more into this game tonight on both ends of the floor.
     
    #13 roxallways, May 12, 2015
  14. duluth111222

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    He isn't playing differently. Only the role players stepped up. That makes a huge difference, doesn't it?
     
    #14 duluth111222, May 12, 2015
  15. clos4life

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    Thank you. He can't keep running into a 3 man wall and throwing up stuff hoping it goes in. That would be stupid.

    What was different tonight is that when he made the smart play and passed the ball his team mates carried their weight for once in this series and made their shots...(and DJ was in foul trouble)
     
    #15 clos4life, May 12, 2015
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    Yea but his step daddy was falling tonight
     
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  17. BigM

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    This. If your role players aren't making shots then it's not really that hard to clamp down on one person. I didn't see a significant difference in the energy from Harden tonight, I just saw a lot more shots going in.
     
    #17 BigM, May 12, 2015
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    Not even that well, he was 0-7 from the three until garbage time and 9-20 overall
     
    #18 shastarocket, May 12, 2015
  19. BigM

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    You're everything that's wrong with the GARM. He plays well and your comment is "yeah but when is he going to suck again?" Awesome.
     
    #19 BigM, May 12, 2015
  20. RasaqBoi

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    It's a joke..... I had to stir it up (harden style)
     
    #20 RasaqBoi, May 12, 2015
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