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[Undefeated] Rockets source: [Harden] willed us to win tonight both offensively and defensively

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by justtxyank, May 23, 2018.

  1. DreamShook

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    I'll just slander the fans who think It's impossible for Harden to be good at both offense and defense.
     
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    It was just for game 4, I think he did a lot better in the first 3 games. They showed the graphic after the game while they were talking about the impact of the Iggy injury, showing that Looney and Bell both had increased minutes. Rox had 1.7 against Looney and 1.3 against Bell, if I'm remembering correctly.
     
  3. ROXTXIA

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    Harden played so well that Reggie Miller even took off his Golden State jersey at halftime. Wanted to put it back on in the third quarter but didn't get a chance.

    And is probably still curled up fetal-position in bed, sucking his thumb. Knock knock knock. "Reggie, it's past checkout. Plane leaves in a couple hours, we gotta go.....Reggie?....Reggie?.......OK, ma'am, you have the key? Could you open the door, please?"
     
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    Just noticed, whoever loses the 1st tip off wins the game!
     
  5. vlaurelio

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    Almost 90% of the games this year hes been elite at offense and good at defense
     
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  6. macan

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    Harden needs to show ryno how to have heart
     
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    Its 1:43 pm and that Curry shimmy is still on my damn nerves. I get he's the greatest shooter of our era but BOOOOOOOOOOOOOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII. I was ready to fight.


    that's how pissed I still am, I posted this on the wrong thread.
     
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    When you’re best two players are focused the rest always follow
     
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    I'm proud of him. Especially on that dunk on Draymond. He could have very easily screamed at him...or have done something to kind of accidentally get him fired up, but he just kept quiet, didn't even look at him, and went to the free throw line. He's locked in, time to enjoy the ride.
     
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    I was impressed with how calm he was after a play like that...I definitely would’ve yelled and probably try to bump Donkey on my way to the line
     
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    Big picture we have lofty goals
     
  12. Htown Stros

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    Plot twist...it was Harden himself
     
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    You can say exact same thing about GSW. Their post season W-L record is identical to Houston's.
     
  14. H-Town Rockets Guy

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    Harden made plays on both offense and defense last night. I don't think I have ever seen him close out on the shooters like he did last night. He definitely kept us in the game in the first half. Even though, he didn't shoot the ball well, him being on the court as a play maker makes a huge impact on how Warriors play their defense.
     
  15. tycoonchip

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    I think he wanted more of his team to contribute offensively. Both paul and Harden pretty much played the entire game. He has to conserve his energy as much as possible.
     
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    he actually did stare right at draymond as he walked away, but to me that's actually much more frightening - the cold, composed, robotic assassin mentality rather than a crazed guy screaming
     

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