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

Where was the leadership? Harden needs to think about this game over the Summer. We need an upgrade to Terry because he was part of the reason why Harden broke the record. I hope that we can keep some of the players that helped us get this far. We just needed a ball handler this season and Terry wasn't that guy.

 

They're idiots. Ignore them. But I don't think Harden should be cut too much slack for this game just because of the great regular season he had. This wasn't just a bad shooting night. He cost his team a ton of points with all those turnovers and he just did not seem mentally engaged at all.

 

Crazy thing is... when GS played DAL that one year, I was a Warriors fan like a mofo.

 

Dirk didn't get swept though.

 

Idiots gonna be idiots!

 

But he didn't. I get it. But lots of great players have had experiences like this before (though he did make history with the 13 turnovers. That's an epic new twist to an old story). Jordan, Lebron, etc etc. Even Curry has had people say he'll never be a franchise player. But look at him now!

Harden is 25 years old. He's going to learn and he's going to improve just like he does every year. I understand your disappointment, but you better get over it, because Harden isn't going to go anywhere - and I'm going to remember this when he leads us to a championship.

 

Yeah I'm not sure what he was doing. He didn't take a single step back jumper or attempt 3s. He seemed timid most of the night.

 

Harden tired of carrying whole team, Houston will be better next year.

 

Good analogy. Howard appeared to mentally check out after he got that technical foul. Once he knew he faced suspension if there was a game 6, he started brawling and lost his composure...again. Harden got more and more frustrated as the game got grittier until he totally lost his focus. Harden badly needs an experienced PG to bring order to the offense (man would Dragic have looked good in this series). It's going a long offseason for Harden as all I'm hearing now is Harden: 13 turnovers in an elimination game.

 

How is Lil B a rapper who cursed Harden given courtside seats by the Warriors a non-story? A very classless move. I honestly think Harden felt threatened by his presence.

 

James Harden, most regressed player award.....

 

13 TOs, he is making history. I am not asking him to put up 40+ game every night here, just just show some your leadership. He doesn't have it.

 

Playoff Dwight carried the team.

 

I wish I could agree with. But this isn't even choking. Choking is trying, drenched in sweat. This is more like sabotaging our own team for whatever personal beef he has with Dwight.

 

He's maturing. Carrying a team on your back is tough. I think he will get there. He'll need help and we need to surround him with better talent to pick up the slack when he's off. Harden didn't lose this game by himself. The rest of the team didn't step up either.

We'll be fine, Harden will learn. Hakeem lost in '86. He came and won 2 later.

 

Talking about trading him is just dumb. Hopefully he'll bounce back from this and get better.

 

Definitely not giving up on harden, I mean he's reason we're even in playoffs. Makes clear point of how deep GSWs are.

 

Great season
No one expected WC finals.
Back from down 3-1.

You knew this wasn't Rockets year when they couldn't go into post season heathy. No Bev to pester Curry? No DMO when this was his breakout season?

Harden had great games and is very capable of having a stinker also.

Team needs a real PG and Lull is probably licking his chops thinking this is his ticket to NBA championship.

There is only one Champion and it is very hard to be one.

Notice the 2 teams left have current MVP and Lebron.

Hope Harden will continue to get better and that Capella bulk up and be the backup.

Dwight needs to rest knees.

So keep Josh or let him walk?

Why did the Rockets get that McDaniels guy again?
How about Bev? Back or not?

 

As much as I'm disappointed with James I'm not on the trade Harden bandwagon. Its clear we absolutely need another playmaker now. James struggles under pressure. He can't play point guard.

 

Sure in the playoffs, not the regular season.