Harden needs to switch off the "I need to play like this" mode. Rockets don't need him to play like that anymore. At least not today. The Rockets players need to collude to end the streak.. It's time to freeze out Harden. Harden could have had his 30 playing normally..
When the Hawks have to rest their starters... Atlanta Fans: "Our bench sucks. We play absolutely no defense, and can't score." Rockets Fans: "See how much better we play when Harden sits."
they need to have a players only meeting right after this game. and CP needs to call Harden out and show him how to have heart
He needs to focus on effiency over volume. The rockets would rather have an efficient 25 than an inefficient 30.
It's a movement problem. The others on the floor with Harden aren't convinced they're gonna see the ball, so why put forth the effort? When Harden sits and Paul is in, the others know they will probably be rewarded for their movement. Thus the free flowing system when Paul dominates the ball versus Harden.