James Harden to the Clippers - A Halloween Special

[blackvodka]

Harden been playing well lately. I think they emerged as the one team that no one wants to play right now.

[6celtics33]

Can always count on harden to show up in a big pivotal game lol. I’m sure there’s a happy stripper somewhere at least.

[6celtics33]

It’s hard to imagine a stat monster getting 11 on 3-9 when there’s like 250 points scored in a game. 10 people scored more than James. And his counterpart lit the gym on fire for 40+ so it’s not like he was just focusing on D.

[blackvodka]

Hardens outing last night was rough. It was a game he needed to step up and he didn't. Zubac was solid(mostly) but honestly the Clippers looked lost. And that's with Joker being so-so. I'm surprised after how well they looked after game 3.

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[volblorx8634]

Originally Posted by 6celtics33

It’s hard to imagine a stat monster getting 11 on 3-9 when there’s like 250 points scored in a game. 10 people scored more than James. And his counterpart lit the gym on fire for 40+ so it’s not like he was just focusing on D.

I only watched the second half, but Harden was guarding Jokic most of the time he was on the floor, and he actually did a great job. He was bodying him up hard and making things tough on him. Not necessarily excusing his offensive performance, but I think he did a great, high effort job defensively.

[rustywest]

Originally Posted by rustywest

The Clippers are floundering at the wrong end of the season. James Harden has gradually morphed into a slug...

The team looks old and slow, and they can't stop anybody. The transition defense deplorable.

I'm doing the complete 360. Surprise, surprise... They should've never made that trade.

The 27-5 run was league best but sadly it looks like Kawhi was right. They were winning on talent alone... And Ty Lue has been running Harden into the ground. I have been very unhappy with Westbrook's limited minutes all season long. 75% of his nights less than 20 and 90% of Harden nights 35+. Not what I'd envisaged when the trade went down and looks like this ploy from Lue is catching up with Harden.

The problem with Harden setting the tone for your team is how sluggish he is getting into actions. Everything is slow, he's lost the first step so he don't blow by nobody and seems reluctant to catch and shoot 3's or take middies. Is comfortable dribbling into step-backs or firing out that one pass grenade at the end of the clock but this stinks for team basketball. His effort on D has waned significantly (expected) but its his lethargy and nonchalance that seems to have rubbed off onto the team. That's their identity right now...

Originally Posted by ninjacookies

The gift that keeps on gifting.



Meanwhile, Worstbrook out here adding airball layup packages to the 2k arsenal.


I don't know how far this Clips squad can go, but if they can figure out their road woes, they could be dangerous.

[ninjacookies]

Originally Posted by rustywest

Not to worry. Strip club patron kept a front row seat warm for Mr. 2-for-7 down at the Rhino.

It'll be like an old school OKC reunion. Except with more singles, tears, and Icy Hot.