this is sure as hell as big series for Harden. He has no excuses. His team is healthy and playing well. GS lost Cousins, Steph/Klay hurt, turmoil as far as FA coming, not defending anyone, not getting any calls )thats for you santa).
If Harden shits the bed thsi year, he deserves all the criticism.
these 2 series today i am looking forward to the most Â
Plain and simple. After exposing Embiid last year he’s out here limiting Giannis. I friggin love this guy. It’s too bad that people look at his typical 13/7/3 type box score and think “he’s ok”. He’s more than ok, he’s the perfect teammate.
Thompson wasn't called for a foul every time Harden fell down after shooting a 3. I consider that a victory because some of those could have been legitimate fouls.
Not that I feel bad about it because I'm certain Curry will be in the receiving end multiple times with nary a whistle, but that was fortunate.
Plain and simple. After exposing Embiid last year he’s out here limiting Giannis. I friggin love this guy. It’s too bad that people look at his typical 13/7/3 type box score and think “he’s ok”. He’s more than ok, he’s the perfect teammate.
That block sequence on Giannis was a statement.
Average Al as idiots call him. He's a helluva player.
Dissaponting loss. Harden needs to get his shot going, like dep said this is “another” legacy defining series for him. Right now he’s a playoff underachiever.
Warriors still got away with a handful of dirty closeouts on 3. The refs are
playin a dangerous game not calling those. It’s a dirty play and the main reason they’ve emphasized the rule is because of the dirty play of the Warriors and Zaza. Smh. Hopefully the refs call it right these next games after the league office shows them this tape.
Still should’ve fun this. Durant is just too damn good in the mid range.
Both the Rockets and Bucks. The two MVP candidates really came up small today.
Hopefully Philly shows something more because otherwise Toronto will eliminate them fairly easily. There was a time less than 2 years ago where some people thought Butler was almost Kawhis equal. Well that looks like a joke now. Butler really needs to step up because this is a big series for his career. Embiid too, Marc Gasol owned him Game 1.
managed to finish with only two fewer FT attempts than the Rockets, but I sure as shit don't count on that happening again.
I definitely think they could have been called for fouls on a few of those 3 point attempts, but on the other hand, the Warriors defender seldom just charged at a Rocket that was going straight up and down. Harden was generally moving/jumping forward. I'm still shocked he didn't get the call, but I'm not going to sympathize.
There were at least 3 that should’ve been fouls, on a couple the Rockets were trying to draw the foul. Either way the Rockets still had plenty of chances to win. Oh well on to the next one.
I would be shocked if the Rockets don't go to the line 30+ times on Tuesday, and if at least two starting Warriors aren't in foul trouble by the 2nd quarter.
If he gives them 85% of what Kawhi gives the Raptors, the Sixers are probably the more talented team. It’s just that Kawhi looks monstrous right now.
Bigtime ugly win by the Sixers. Almost better this way than winning when everything is going right for you.
Embiid really needs to show up though. After Giannis/Kawhi, Embiid has as good of a case as any as the 3rd best player in the East. He needs to play like it.
If he gives them 85% of what Kawhi gives the Raptors, the Sixers are probably the more talented team. It’s just that Kawhi looks monstrous right now.
Bigtime ugly win by the Sixers. Almost better this way than winning when everything is going right for you.
Embiid really needs to show up though. After Giannis/Kawhi, Embiid has as good of a case as any as the 3rd best player in the East. He needs to play like it.
100% correct though to be fair Embiid is sick. I’m in a house with two kids with strep. I’m sympathetic!
As amazing as Giannis is, Middleton is still their best “give him the ball to score” threat in the half court.
Unless Giannis is really is Shaq remixed where overpowering is legitimately the only option necessary, he’ll need a jumper. And even Shaq had great perimeter scorers when he won.
I think he's the MVP. But he was underwhelming on Sunday & really hasn't done a ton tonight, that one dunk aside. I'm just expecting more from the Freak. Hopefully he delivers in the second half.
Houston in 6.
If Harden shits the bed thsi year, he deserves all the criticism.
I think the bucks steamroll the celtics, i hope stevens puts hayward or tatum on giannis...
Giannis no show so far.
That block sequence on Giannis was a statement.
Not that I feel bad about it because I'm certain Curry will be in the receiving end multiple times with nary a whistle, but that was fortunate.
That block sequence on Giannis was a statement.
Average Al as idiots call him. He's a helluva player.
Good game Harden. 9-28. Paul with no typical no show. 3 more like this please.
Refs and players think that too
Warriors still got away with a handful of dirty closeouts on 3. The refs are
playin a dangerous game not calling those. It’s a dirty play and the main reason they’ve emphasized the rule is because of the dirty play of the Warriors and Zaza. Smh. Hopefully the refs call it right these next games after the league office shows them this tape.
Still should’ve fun this. Durant is just too damn good in the mid range.
CP3 as overrated as Melo? Lmao ok
Hopefully Philly shows something more because otherwise Toronto will eliminate them fairly easily. There was a time less than 2 years ago where some people thought Butler was almost Kawhis equal. Well that looks like a joke now. Butler really needs to step up because this is a big series for his career. Embiid too, Marc Gasol owned him Game 1.
I definitely think they could have been called for fouls on a few of those 3 point attempts, but on the other hand, the Warriors defender seldom just charged at a Rocket that was going straight up and down. Harden was generally moving/jumping forward. I'm still shocked he didn't get the call, but I'm not going to sympathize.
I wouldn’t say is overrated like Melo, he’s 100x the player. He iljust shines over everything!!!!
I wouldn’t say is overrated like Melo, he’s 100x the player. He iljust shines over everything!!!!
Tell me something. What has this guy ever won
On a sidenote, the Chinese diving judge gave Harden a 5.8 on his jackknife on his final shot.
Well they did. At the officials!
They have to start calling that as an offensive foul. You can’t kick your legs forward.
Their defense has been great.
Big win for 'em.
Bigtime ugly win by the Sixers. Almost better this way than winning when everything is going right for you.
Embiid really needs to show up though. After Giannis/Kawhi, Embiid has as good of a case as any as the 3rd best player in the East. He needs to play like it.
Bigtime ugly win by the Sixers. Almost better this way than winning when everything is going right for you.
Embiid really needs to show up though. After Giannis/Kawhi, Embiid has as good of a case as any as the 3rd best player in the East. He needs to play like it.
100% correct though to be fair Embiid is sick. I’m in a house with two kids with strep. I’m sympathetic!
over/under for Harden's free throw attempts is 19.5
Oh shit, thats right. But he is usually the NBA go to when a team needs a win in the playoffs.
Loathed him as a player, love him as a coach..
Unless Giannis is really is Shaq remixed where overpowering is legitimately the only option necessary, he’ll need a jumper. And even Shaq had great perimeter scorers when he won.
Friday night, Game 3. Looking forward to it.
Harden called for early charge.
Harden called for early charge.
just coming to post this...
Malloy plays to the crowd, if thebhome team gets going you can bet a couple of momentum calls to come...
Scott Foster is as crooked as they come lucky stern put the kabosh on an investigation intk his officials