Harden distraught over loss

[Mediocre Man]

Said on the radio that this would take a while to get over because he believes they were the better team. Said no disrespect to Portland, that Portland beat them, but he feels they gave away games 1 and 4

Thought I'd share what some Houston people are saying

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Said on the radio that this would take a while to get over because he believes they were the better team. Said no disrespect to Portland, that Portland beat them, but he feels they gave away games 1 and 4

Thought I'd share what some Houston people are saying

He should be distraught over how terrible he played all series, aside from Game 6.

 

[B-Roy]

https://www.youtube.com/user/clutchfansDOTnet

Has exit interviews of all the Rocket's players.

 

[Mediocre Man]

He should be distraught over how terrible he played all series, aside from Game 6.

Oh ya, he is getting killed on the radio today

 

[illmatic99]

This series made it clear that Harden is no #1.

 

[Mediocre Man]

This series made it clear that Harden is no #1.

A lot of people are saying that. Probably over reacting a bit though

 

[jlprk]

He was a great shooter in the series. He didn't play badly at all.

Now, Howard and Asik vs. Lopez...that's where the Rockets underwhelmed.

 

[Mediocre Man]

He was a great shooter in the series. He didn't play badly at all.

Now, Howard and Asik vs. Lopez...that's where the Rockets underwhelmed.

Huh? Howard played very well

 

[santeesioux]

"tough shit".

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

He was a great shooter in the series. He didn't play badly at all.

Now, Howard and Asik vs. Lopez...that's where the Rockets underwhelmed.

He did not shoot all that well. I don't think he was terrible on O (I think Harden is terribly overrated, so I really wasn't shocked by his overall performance, but Wes was on him like white on rice).

But as for Harden's D....... wet blanket.

 

[RR7]

Harden needs to change the way he plays the game and maybe this series will help him with that. He's an extremely talented player who way too often relies on the refs over his own talent. He doesn't HAVE to. But it's like second nature for him now. It'll work out OK for him in the regular season. But not when teams scout him heavily for a whole series.

 

[jlprk]

Huh? Howard played very well

I expected Lopez to be in foul trouble, forcing Freeland to get minutes. It didn't happen.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

The most aggression Harden showed all series was after Game 4, when Mo was running his mouth on Daniels.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Harden is sooooo last series.

 

[tlongII]

He was a great shooter in the series. He didn't play badly at all.

Now, Howard and Asik vs. Lopez...that's where the Rockets underwhelmed.

He was a horrible shooter in the series.

 

[BlazerWookee]

This series made it clear that Harden a pile of #2.

FIFY

 

[Reep]

In my dreams OKC trades Westbrook for Harden and kills both teams.

I wonder if Houston would consider trading Harden for more of a team player? Nothing against Brandon, but he was more talented than Lillard, but Dame will be on much more successful teams. I don't think Harden is the right fit for the coach or Howard.

 

[PapaG]

 

[The_Lillard_King]

I suspect the Rockets will change their style next year. Dwight is playing at a level I haven't seen since early Orlando days. he looks like he can score at will when he gets the ball down low. The offense should go through Howard next year.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I suspect the Rockets will change their style next year. Dwight is playing at a level I haven't seen since early Orlando days. he looks like he can score at will when he gets the ball down low. The offense should go through Howard next year.

I've heard Rondo is a guy they're targeting. I mean that would mean the offense would go through Dwight but at the cost of something like Asik, Parsons, picks and the uncertainty of Rondo who didn't wow anyone after the injury.

 

[Draco]

I've heard Rondo is a guy they're targeting. I mean that would mean the offense would go through Dwight but at the cost of something like Asik, Parsons, picks and the uncertainty of Rondo who didn't wow anyone after the injury.

Rondo could be a very bad fit. He works best with the ball in his hands and shooters on the floor. All three of Howard/Harden/Rondo really need the ball. Rondo is a terrible long ball shooter which is a big problem if they post up Howard.

 

[PapaG]

Rondo could be a very bad fit. He works best with the ball in his hands and shooters on the floor. All three of Howard/Harden/Rondo really need the ball. Rondo is a terrible long ball shooter which is a big problem if they post up Howard.

Rondo would be a better fit than the other guy who comes up in rumors, Carmelo Anthony. Imagine Harden and Anthony fighting over the ball. Howard would become the world's best Robin Lopez on offense.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Rondo could be a very bad fit. He works best with the ball in his hands and shooters on the floor. All three of Howard/Harden/Rondo really need the ball. Rondo is a terrible long ball shooter which is a big problem if they post up Howard.

I think Rondo could be decent if Harden is okay ending ISO ball. The Rockets would be the best PnR team if McHale allowed it to happen.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Houston is a very good team. If I was a Houston team I'd be upset too.

 

[PapaG]

Harden needs to change the way he plays the game and maybe this series will help him with that. He's an extremely talented player who way too often relies on the refs over his own talent. He doesn't HAVE to. But it's like second nature for him now. It'll work out OK for him in the regular season. But not when teams scout him heavily for a whole series.

I dunno. He lacks explosiveness, so his game is rather ground-based, and he's only 6'4". He has a solid body and long arms that help him against many teams, but Wes Matthews is as big, or bigger, than Harden in terms of bulk, and Batum has length that bothers Harden. Harden reminds me a bit of Adrian Dantley, in that he is and can be an elite scorer who creates his own offense, but lacks ideal size to be a true MVP. He also reminds me of Brandon Roy a bit, but Brandon was a legitimate 6'6" SG who also had a bit of a post game if he needed it.

 

[handiman]

"Said on the radio that this would take a while to get over because he believes they were the better team."

Better players, maybe, but clearly not the better team.

This series made it clear that Harden is no #1.

Didn't the Finals against Miami make that abundantly clear?

 

[BigGameDamian]

This series made it clear that Harden is no #1.

In that case either is Paul George.

 

[blue32]

Better team my ass. Complete bullshit. The "better team" won the damn series.

 

[Sinobas]

The refs affected the score board in the Rockets favor every game. Now I do believe the Rockets held a lead for more minutes during the series, but the Blazers came through with the great push in the end. The series should have been a 4-0 sweep.

 

[andalusian]

Better team my ass. Complete bullshit. The "better team" won the damn series.

More talented team, arguably. Better team, no.