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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Clippers 12/19/2019

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Dec 18, 2019.

  1. BMoney

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    Just an awful, disinterested game for Harden so far.
     
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  2. Mr. Space City

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    Can we really rely on harden spending a week in LA in the playoffs vs the clippers or Lakers?
     
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  3. YOLO

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    harden just doing what he did last game. hell wake up 2nd half.
     
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  4. icewill36

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    Harden doesn’t want to drive because there are so many defenders waiting for him
     
  5. rockets13champs

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    U gotta work on ur reading skills bud
     
  6. fchowd0311

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    He catches the "I don't have a plan b to score buckets".
     
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  7. J Sizzle

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    Harden embarrassing himself on national TV

    Whole team is really
     
  8. Rocket River

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    That really should have been an AND1 for Harden
    but you know. . . we not calling those for Harden

    Rocket River
     
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  9. SWTsig

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    And this is why going all in on 100% harden ball was and is stupid. It will never work in the playoffs. Even when the stars have aligned for us (no kawhi/parker, no KD, up 3-2) it has flamed out spectacularly. We need more diversity of options, but alas that will likely never happen.
     
  10. PeterKingX

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    Take Harden out

    Every team knows how to beat Harden now
     
  11. AstrosRockets1818

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    Good teams that win rings don’t give up points like this consistently
     
  12. Rocketeer4Life

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    Too many Ex-rocket players on the clippers who know Harden's game and weaknesses
     
  13. HP3

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    Shut your dumbass up
     
  14. Zoplicone

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    I just put $100 on Rockets winning. Who’s with me?
     
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  15. Gray_Jay

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    He has all of 3 boards in 19 minutes. One block. I guess that's something.

    We give Harden deserved grief for doggin it, but save some hate for Capela's marshmallow ass too.
     
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  16. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    15 point deficit with Harden playing like a complete bum. I'll take it. Hope he shows up in the second half.
     
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  17. deb4rockets

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    Harden needs to be benched the rest of the game. He doesn't deserve to keep playing after coasting and loafing the whole first half.
     
  18. Rocket River

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    and he absolutely WILL NOT get any calls

    Rocket River
     
  19. Rox11

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    That’s coaching for ya! A guy keeps getting doubled teamed maybe run some plays for him don’t let him dribble it....
     
  20. BigShasta

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    we played exceptional defense. Clippers just didnt miss. It'll even out in the second half
     
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