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Should Harden take a mid-range jumper if left open or dared to?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by cheke64, Apr 25, 2019.

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Should Harden take a mid-range shot if dared to or left open?

  1. Yes

    137 vote(s)
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  2. No

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  1. YOLO

    YOLO Member

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    Bc they want to try something that obviously didn't work previously Coach Couch. Do you know what the Jazz record vs the rockets was prior to this series in the last 2 years. But hey apparently, they need to do the same and just hope the results are different.

    moronic post. Oh the irony coming from you on so many levels.
     
    #61 YOLO, Apr 25, 2019
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    you didn't answer my question. what happened in 2017 WCSF against the Spurs? sometimes real in-depth scouting doesn't happen until very late into the season. it's called playoffs.
     
    #62 Wylo, Apr 25, 2019
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    bc last i checked its 2019, nobody cares what happened in 2017 relative to what's going on now. round and round and round you continue to go.

    its called irrelevant
     
    #63 YOLO, Apr 25, 2019
  4. Wylo

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    it matters because Harden was scouted to death by the Spurs in that series, and could've avoided that meltdown if Harden diversified his offensive routine. His routine is yet again very predictable, so is once again vulnerable to being scouted to death,
     
    #64 Wylo, Apr 25, 2019
  5. YOLO

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    Who are the rockets playing again? I thought Denver was playing the spurs no?

    Oh wait they aren't playing right now. I wonder why
     
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  6. Wylo

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    Spurs took away Harden's threes and drives, and you saw what happened. If a player has the ability to score from anywhere on the court, you're impossible to scout and scheme against.
     
    #66 Wylo, Apr 25, 2019
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    yeah I did see what just happened. The rockets just finished beating the jazz 4-1
     
    #67 YOLO, Apr 25, 2019
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    with Harden shooting 37% and most analysts agreeing Harden was underwhelming in that series
     
    #68 Wylo, Apr 25, 2019
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    [​IMG]
     
    #69 Nook, Apr 25, 2019
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    with the Rockets moving on to the 2nd round. wonderful.
     
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    The Jazz designed their entire defensive strategy around stopping one player.

    On top of that, the Jazz have the DLOY and a top 2-3 defense.

    There isn't a player in the world that would have done better.

    Honestly, Harden can shoot 37% from the floor the rest of the playoffs if the Rockets keep winning, I do not care.
     
    #71 Nook, Apr 25, 2019
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    I’ll take this:

     
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  13. Wylo

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    PER 22.3

    TS 52.9%

    no need to improve. this is perfect as it is.
     
    #73 Wylo, Apr 25, 2019
  14. YOLO

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    yup. if the rockets keep winning, like i said i couldn't careless if he shot 10%

    I'm done with this Pee Wee couch coach. yall can have the rest.
     
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  15. Wylo

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    no one cares what you care about. most people just want to know whether Harden can be as effective in the playoffs as during regular season.
     
    #75 Wylo, Apr 25, 2019
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    WE DONT ****ING SHOOT THOSE BRO! Ban this fool, and any player who shoots a midrange walks the plank!
     
    #76 YaoMingsSoulja, Apr 25, 2019
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    Let me know when teams start changing their entire defensive scheme for James Harden during the regular season on a game to game basis.

    Once that happens, you will have your answer.

    Also, I think most Rockets fans just want to win in the post season and don't care if games shoots 35% or 55% from the floor.
     
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    Wylo, could you give any film example of a time Harden was left open or dared to shoot a mid-range shot for those who haven't seen it?
     
    #78 BreakYoSelfFool, Apr 25, 2019
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    If 28/8/7 averages in a 4-1 series win with one of the best defensive teams 100% focused on locking Harden down is underwhelming... maybe Harden actually is one of the best offensive players of all time.

    edit: And one thing you have to admit (and have admitted based on your comments) is that Harden can do even better. If he gets his shot going on top of his other contributions, watch out.
     
    #79 Handles, Apr 25, 2019
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    Why do I keep seeing posts about the Jazz taking away Harden’s 3?

    They took away the majority of his step backs.

    He still made 4.2 3s per game @ 35.0%
    Season numbers were 4.8 3s per game @ 36.8%
     
    #80 jordnnnn, Apr 25, 2019
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