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Harden & CP3 - why not great together?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by OTMax, Jan 28, 2018.

  1. OTMax

    OTMax Member

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    Why, I really would like to know what people think. Lack of sets by the coach? Harden and or CP3 are fine not moving off the ball? Just limited ability? Just not their game since both Harden and CP3 have had the ball in their hands 90% of the time their whole career?
     
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  2. Daddy Long Legs

    Daddy Long Legs H- Town Harden

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    I disagree with your premise. They are great together most of the time.
     
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  3. OTMax

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    They are better when one of them sits. Only some 4th quarters I recall them being great and really working off one another.
     
  4. Mr. Space City

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    what?

    remember the portland game?



    the last warriors game?

    they're playing about as good together as you we all hoped before the season started.
     
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    The reason both of them have to hold the ball.

    Rest of the players don't have good court vision and good passing skills.
     
  6. OTMax

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    Yes that’s two games, but I’m sure they could be better!
     
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    They are used to having the ball in their hands most of the time, there is only one ball to handle.
     
  9. Vivi

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    I think you're somehow forgetting that they're leading the second best team in the league ;)

    And i think they have still the chance to get better, they're two ball dominant players, they're probably still trying to adapt, but they're smart and willing passers, they'll get better with time.
     
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  10. vlaurelio

    vlaurelio Contributing Member

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    LOL you use a couple of minutes of 1 single game to come up with some stupid generalization???
     
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    I don’t think you should judge 2 games and base it on that

    Harden and Paul have had some great stints with each other

    Given sure they do well when one of them
    Sits because they take over the whole offense
     
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    Two games where it mattered. never underestimate the laziness of star players during reg.season. especially a 32 year old and James harden who is known for laziness
     
  13. OTMax

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    This is not a negative thread nor based on this game, so knee jerk no..I legitimately want to know.
     
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    They have moments when they're not great together. Lot of times in the first quarter we start out on fire and lose some steam. That's typically when CP sits.

    But they are great in a death lineup. Probably better than anybody in the league when they're bringing their A game.

    I also think EG is that great. He is a huge impact off the bench.

    And that's also how much Ryno has sucked.
     
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    Can't defend Harden, Gordon, and Paul with so much space.

    They kind of brute force it together. The degree of difficulty is a little high. But these are the things that show up in the playoffs more than regular season.
     
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    Because they're impatient whiny fools who want good things that come with time and hard work NAO and will post on forums to vent instead
     
  17. wizkid83

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    False premise, they great together. Nuke this thread and move on people. Nothing to see here.
     
  18. SamFisher

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    ^poster with -54.7 net rating
     
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  19. vlaurelio

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    defending champs, playing 2 years together, S.Curry, K.Durant, D.Green, Z.Pachulia, K.Thompson Off Rating 120.1
    first year playing together for 16 games R.Anderson, T.Ariza, C.Capela, J.Harden, C.Paul Off Rating 119.2

    cp3 & harden playing 15% of what gsw core has been playing with less help just behind by less than a point in offensive rating and you're not happy?

    what's your expected off rating for the starters 16 games into the season anyway?
     
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  20. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Springer should not hit leadoff
     
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