Missing Dunks isn't a bad thing at all. It's a freak occurrence that happens. Playing out of control is a problem though, so is taking ill advised mid-range shots. Sometimes WB's body is faster than his brain, especially when he pushes the ball, that's when the TO's happen.
But good things also happen when he pushes the ball. Rockets crazy pace saps leg strength and stamina from opposing bigs. Breakaway dunks also demoralizes other team. But agree that WB sometimes outraces his brain.
No one will remember that in 3 months— only that the game was a win. Shiiiit happens. I’m sure he’d love to have the breakaway dunk back the most. No player is perfect and NOT a single other star wanted to be here along side harden.
I'm not sure he's playing entirely out of control. I think he just moves at a faster pace than everyone else, and expects the would-be recipient of the pass to be where he's throwing the ball to. On some plays, I can see how it's interpreted as 'out of control,' but I think on many possessions where Westbrook turns it over, it was just Westbrook moving too fast. Whereas Harden plays an old man game in which teammates are stationary outside the 3pt line for 15 seconds or so, Westbrook probably expects motion from people. I'm not sure how often this occurred with his teammates in OKC, but I think it's definitely something MDA has to address.
I didn't even realize Simmons had a triple double, as well. A really good one too (29/13/11). And 2 other 76ers players had 20+ points. That's how amazing Harden is. 40+ point triple double and no one is talking about how the 76ers actually played a good game.
dont argue with casuals. like these people act like they only watch one team. n havent seen basketball before this yeqr lol. again. harden gianiss curry..every players does bad things people♂️ in the history of spprts. the good players do way more good then bad. westbrooke does so much idiots overlook lol. we get it. he turns the ball over...so does harden. no one cares. atkeqat smart fans dont. cause the good they generatr makes up for it. what about the free 1 on 5 transtion point russ gives u. the tips n rebounds for extra possessions
This might be the best game i've ever seen Harden play. I know he has had 60 point triple double but this is just impeccable guard play. Lobs to capela for easy 2s, driving to the rim for and 1s, and anytime the Rockets needed his scoring he provided with his timely step back 3s. Just pure genius at work.
What's Westbrook looking at while licking his lips? Is this how Harden gets pregnant for the 58th time? Meanwhile, Hartenstein looks on as the jilted ex.
76ers roster was built to help combat Giannis and the Bucks. Like we were with GSW. They got Horford so he and Embid can take turns on Giannis. Think Raptors with Marc Gasol and Siakim also matches well. That team is also analytics heavy with ex front office Hinkie being one of Daryl's boys. They didn't match well against us. They had some solid defense but not enough offense to overcome. Despite Foster and all the calls that went their way in Q1, Rockets still won. If the Rockets team watch film on some of Simmons / Richardson individual on ball D, see if there's little things we can tighten up. Despite NBA narratives in the east, I low key hope Raptors or 76ers knock Bucks out in the East conference playoffs.
As I mentioned during the game, plenty of compliments came our way from Jeff Van Gundy and the other guy from ESPN. I was a little surprised, actually. Not used to it from anyone except our own broadcast crew. As has been said, it was a tremendous game from Harden. He made it look easy, which was quite a feat in itself. A big time triple double that seemed almost effortless.
I love the energy and the pace Russ brings us. He just needs to slow down a bit just a tiny bit even if it’s every other play. He doesn’t need to go full speed all the time. It’s like some of you have said, it’s like his body or the ball can’t keep up or react to Russ speed.
