ClutchFans Game Thread: Jazz @ Rockets 4/24/2019 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 5)

This is why I get sick of the numbers people bring up to defend beards playoff performances. It’s his percentage that’s the problem.

Y’all can get mad at the media all you want, he’s set the standard so damn high in the regular season he HAS to prove he can be close to that in the playoffs

 

If Harden doesn't show up this year i will never ever defend him again when people say he chokes. because at that point it will just be the truth.

Man this hurts to even write

 

Rockets are playing aggressive and driving but getting no calls.

 

Harden really is struggling not getting the foul calls. Lots of contact and it seems he is taking some of his three's expecting to get fouled but he's not drawing the contact.

He's not taking his step-back jumper either.

I would like him to pull up take and take a mid-range shot.

 

That's a lie. Harden is really pressing on offense, he is usually calmer. He is moving faster than normal. Taking faster shots.

 

Time to look if Harden has red eyes

 

Harden needs to take mid range shot. Throw off the damm defense with something different

 

Every playoffs.

 

This happens every playoffs. I don't know how many GARM posters haven't figured it out by now.

 

Where's Faried!

 

Yea....James needs to take some midrange shots. Keep the defense honest.

 

I had a bad feeling about harden when he blew that fast break. Luckily it’s the first quarter. He just needs to see the ball Go in and he’ll be aight

 

Harden is overthinking things.

He needs to settle down.

Stop trying to draw fouls and play with the same bounce in the step as game 1.

I saw massive leap in the jump/side step in game one on his 3 pointers.

The ones he has taken this game, he is just rising straight up off-balance looking for a foul.

 

Harden will play better when he decides to within.

 

What happened to the step daddy? It’s as if he completely removed it from his moveset despite doing it all the time a few years ago.

 

If harden keeps this up, we’re going to start a dialogue.

Doesn’t make sense to have that floater automatic the entire season then it’s gone in the playoffs.

Also MDA is not doing him any favors at all to create better scoring opportunities.

 

yes mentally....

 

It’s been awful tonight.

It really is frustrating to watch.

 

More material for Harden haters to justify their arguments.

"Haren won't get calls in the playoffs"

"Haren is a playoff choker and turnover machine"

"Haren is mentally weak"

It's gonna be hard to defend him if he pulls another 0/15 half.

 

Harden starting the game like he has two viruses