Do the Rockets play better basketball without Harden?

The sentiment that the Rockets are better without Harden (6-2) is as absurd as the Clippers being better without Paul. (13-4) The knee-jerk reaction at our wins vs. a depleted Spurs team and a Mavericks team that is absolutely terrible defensively to scrutinize Harden's value to this team is all too hilarious. A certain fanbase *Cough* is fueling the fire to this asinine claim. Did we forget so quickly what Harden did in the previous 2 wins vs. a fully healthy Spurs team?

 

he has the ability to play defense and distribute the ball.
the problem is, he choose not to do those things much.

 

Fixed

 

Harden was fantastic tonight on offense. The perfect amount of distribution, movement and attacking for the most part.

His defense was... not great. But I think this is a good sign for the team as a whole.

Why is everyone arguing about whether or not the Rockets are better with or without Harden? We should be hoping the Rockets can figure out how to maximize Harden's offensive potential as both an attacker and a distributor.

 

Spoken like a true rockets fan. Delusional lofs want harden either trade or coming off the bench to see linsanity 2.0

 

Lin just said that Dwight Howard P&R was actually called by Harden for Lin. Harden has the capability of being a floor general, even if off the ball. Hope this continues