ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Warriors 5/27/2015 (Western Conference Finals, Game 5)

Definitely see that as a shot at Harden

 

Really? They play a very intelligent game, so many cuts, screens, passes - this is like the Spurs only without any weaknesses.

Best team I have seen in years.....best TEAM!!

They will wipe the floor with Cleveland.

DD

 

And I'm sure some of the players are not happy with Dwight. We just have an odd team where players don't seem to fit with each other

 

trade Harden?!

 

agree.

 

Thank you .Appreciate the summary.
Who isn't a fighter? I think almost everyone went out and fought until the bitter end.
Except Jones.

 

Probably weak ass Terrence Jones lol.

 

People saying Harden wouldn't do this because he is already making millions, well, who doesn't like more millions? /conspiracy

 

Harden has been carrying the team.

Sometimes, it is too much.

GSW are no fools. The defence was focussed on Harden and
it's not easy to play your game like that.

Sometimes you win, and other times not.

It would be silly to ditch Harden. He is special.

 

Harden needs to play defense, or the Rockets need to lesson his role...

You can't be a Superstar if you don't play some defense.

DD

 

Who didn't fight tonight aside from Jones and Pepperoni? Smith played like crap, but I don't think it was due to a lack of effort. Brewer had a lousy series, but he was one of the only ones trying out there in the 4th. Terry was also hustling in the 2nd half.

Honestly, the team didn't play well, but the effort was there from most of them. It's just that Harden played maybe the worst game of his career at the worst possible time.

 

Yeah, I think he's talking about TJones, Josh Smith.

Harden's performance baffles me.

 

It may have been mentioned but there was definitely something amiss between Howard and Harden during this game. Even the announcers noticed it. Case in point the lack of high-five by Dwight to James during a FT and the inbound pass to Smith instead of Harden. For all this team's talent, there was definitely a lack of cohesion amongst our top 3 players. I know this loss was due to a lot of sloppy, ignorant plays on our part, but these guys are supposed to be the leaders of this team.

 

The Warriors did not win tonight. They tried to give us the game on a silver platter and we didn't capitalize. Could have easily won it. Harden beat us.

 

They take some of the most questionable shots ive ever seen and benefit most from having about 6 guys besides Curry that can give you 20 on any given night. Their roster is that deep. Havent seen enough of cleveland though to guess how the finals will go but i cant see Lebron having too much trouble getting his against this team i guess it depends on who else will show up with him.

 

As long as you're contributing more than you're taking away, I don't give a crap how you do it...

What a superstar CAN'T do is completely give up, pout, and become a worthless nonfactor in elimination games.

 

yes yes cyber and amir johnson posted these rumours and whatever, but it's insane to even think that Harden didn't fight. He wasn't good tonight but he gave his heart and soul for the team in these playoffs and during all the regular season. I'm certain that Dwight is not making a shot at Harden.
Unless the rift is more serious that we know. Which I doubt.

 

Harden's performance wasn't lack of effort. I felt bad for the guy and pissed at him at the same time. I do empathize with him though. Those games where the turnovers are piling up, the shots aren't falling, and the crowd is laughing at you? Everyone who has ever played organized basketball most likely have had a game like that before.

 

Dwight interview reminds me of McGrady's interview where he cried. Two superstars who knew they're towards the end of their primes and know they might not get another chance like this. Harden's interview didn't sound like either at all. He's too young still and we need another veteran presence who can make things work between Dwight and Harden. Terry and Pablo might be good, but they are not good enough players. This year was great but this team is going to implode without some solid veteran players who can make an impact