OGT: Houston Rockets (4-3) @ San Antonio Spurs (5-2) 9:30PM ET ESPN

[Spurs5Rings2014]

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[bdreason]

Aldridge needs to step his game up. Guy looks like he's playing a pick-up game out there.

[Nilocon165]

Aldridge needs to step his game up. Guy looks like he's playing a pick-up game out there.
He had 26 against you

[Smoke117]

Rockets looking sharp early

[bdreason]

He had 26 against you


And has only posted more than 20 points once since then. Isn't rebounding. Isn't defending. Career lows across the board.

And I think Parker is done. No amount of rest during the regular season is going to change that.

[Spurs5Rings2014]

Aldridge has been underwhelming thus far. Parker is finished. Good to see Green back and making 3's. Hopefully Leonard improves beyond the arc. Seems like he worked primarily on drawing fouls/shooting ft's in the off season. We're giving up way too many points in the first quarter again. Jazz, Clippers Rockets.

:coleman:

[bdreason]

I wish D. Lee signed with us. He's a great fit in this Spurs system though.

[pedromarinho]

I really thought the Spurs were in better shape.

[pedromarinho]

Simmons beasting though. Pop loving it.

[pedromarinho]

Houston playing utterly good and only winning by 1.

[L8krH8tr]

Mike No Defense Dantoni

[Smook A.]

Harden & the Rockets playing well. Another double digit assist night for him

[bdreason]

Harden is a ****ing nightmare to defend. He has that little slip pass off the P&R down.

[Rocketswin2013]

boy i like the intensity of this game right now.

[Smook A.]

Wow. Beautiful stuff

[Smook A.]

Rockets playing like trash with Harden on the bench

[Smook A.]

When Harden's on the floor, the Rockets play so good on offense. Another 15+ assist game from him. Beautiful basketball

[Milbuck]

This new version of Harden is amazing. No bitch ass flops, drive and flails, mindless chucking. Running an offense to perfection. Dude might legitimately be the best offensive player in the league right now.

[bdreason]

That's gonna happen when you base the entire offense around a single player. What they need is a broke version of Harden to replace him off the bench. Go get a guy like Lin, Lou Will, Jennings, Augustin, etc. to head the offense for 10-12 minutes a game.

[Rocketswin2013]

I won't lie, I didn't believe the D'antoni-Harden hype but my god it seems some were right

[pedromarinho]

Harden is being unreal.

It's like it's impossible to defend. Really, really impossible.

Single-handedly destroying an entire system.

[Rocketswin2013]

This new version of Harden is amazing. No bitch ass flops, drive and flails, mindless chucking. Running an offense to perfection. Dude might legitimately be the best offensive player in the league right now.
It's amazing

[JebronLames]

Wow harden

[Smook A.]

Triple double for Harden now. Let's get this W

[bdreason]

Aldridge and Gasol riding the bench down the stretch. D-Lee doing work. :applause:

[AirTupac]

That's gonna happen when you base the entire offense around a single player. What they need is a broke version of Harden to replace him off the bench. Go get a guy like Lin, Lou Will, Jennings, Augustin, etc. to head the offense for 10-12 minutes a game.

Lou Will would actually be crazy good. He has shown that he can handle an offense and PASS (luke walton is magical) and hes on a very fantastic contract. Wouldnt be surprised if Lakers make him available for Rockets if they want a playoff push. He can straight out ball. AND I USED TO HATE HIM.

[Smook A.]

God dammit

[Milbuck]

The burden on Harden is absolutely ridiculous, he has to do literally everything for his team offensively

[Spurs5Rings2014]

Harden is being unreal.

It's like it's impossible to defend. Really, really impossible.

Single-handedly destroying an entire system.

Leonard is the system. These others rarely show up.

:coleman:

[Milbuck]

Harden >>>>> Kawhi

[Spurs5Rings2014]

How the hell is that not a foul?

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:


**** this rigged shit.

[Rocketswin2013]

Can't believe Kawhi beat them, had momentum and missed it. Almost thought he had a dunk.


I'll take it.

[Smook A.]

Ugly ending but glad Rockets came out with the W. Harden played really well. It's just those turnovers he's gotta keep an eye on

[KungFuJoe]

Trade Aldridge.

[bdreason]

Leonard doesn't get the superstar call. I like the no-call, but I'm sure Spurs fan are pissed.

[Spurs5Rings2014]

Harden >>>>> Kawhi

**** you you ****ing piece of **** shit Giannis is a ****ing ****, ****ing bitch. **** you.

[AirTupac]

Sick putback Aldridge

[Fire Colangelo]

Harden is playing some amazing basketball. Can't believe LMA missed the tip at the end though, thought there was going to be OT.

[pedromarinho]

My god... How weak can Aldridge be? What a soft pizzasheet

[Smook A.]

Harden >>>>> Kawhi
:pimp:

[Milbuck]

**** you you ****ing piece of **** shit Giannis is a ****ing ****, ****ing bitch. **** you.
Meltdown :oldlol:

Harden >>> Kawhi

[Hey Yo]

Leonard missed point blank layup for the tie


CHOKE!!!

[Smook A.]

**** you you ****ing piece of **** shit Giannis is a ****ing ****, ****ing bitch. **** you.
^ reminds me of me in 2014 and '15 :oldlol:

Hey Milbuck, remember how many arguments we used to have? :roll:

[hold this L]

3 losses at home for Spurs. Honestly for RS, that could have easily been a foul for Kawhi. Terrible put back by LMA afterwards though. :facepalm

Harden has been the best offensive gunner this season, Westbrook probably the second best.

[Milbuck]

^ reminds me of me in 2014 and '15 :oldlol:

Hey Milbuck, remember how many arguments we used to have? :roll:
Good times mane :oldlol:

Harden's changed doe. No longer the bitch ass flopping loser he used to be. He's evolved. I like what I'm seeing.

[Wally450]

Meltdown :oldlol:

Harden >>> Kawhi

It's about time man. :applause:

[Milbuck]

Kawhi is still limited as an offensive centerpiece. Pretty skilled 1-3 dribble scorer but can't carry an offense and elevate teammates like a true offensive superstar a la Harden. Showed tonight, just like it did the past two playoffs. Harden can't touch Kawhi as a defender, but I'll take this version of Harden all day everyday over Kawhi to start a team. Houston really needs that second star to take pressure off though. If he had a second banana on the level of LMA...man.

[Hey Yo]

3 losses at home for Spurs. Honestly for RS, that could have easily been a foul for Kawhi. Terrible put back by LMA afterwards though. :facepalm
He wasn't touched........he CHOKED

[Smook A.]

Good times mane :oldlol:

Harden's changed doe. No longer the bitch ass flopping loser he used to be. He's evolved. I like what I'm seeing.
:cheers:

I like what I'm seeing out of Giannis this year. Dudes a monster

[rezznor]

Good times mane :oldlol:

Harden's changed doe. No longer the bitch ass flopping loser he used to be. He's evolved. I like what I'm seeing.
Much respect for not holding a bias opinion :rockon:

[Paul George 24]

He wasn't touched........he CHOKED
YOU ARE BLIND,NO WONDER U CAN'T IT'S A FOUL

[Paul George 24]

Kawhi is still limited as an offensive centerpiece. Pretty skilled 1-3 dribble scorer but can't carry an offense and elevate teammates like a true offensive superstar a la Harden. Showed tonight, just like it did the past two playoffs. Harden can't touch Kawhi as a defender, but I'll take this version of Harden all day everyday over Kawhi to start a team. Houston really needs that second star to take pressure off though. If he had a second banana on the level of LMA...man.
U ARE A PATHETIC BANDWAGON.....................ER :facepalm

[Paul George 24]

Leonard missed point blank layup for the tie


CHOKE!!!
HE GOT FOULED,MORON

[Terahite]

Just caught the highlights. Lovin' this Rockets offense. Dope game.

[Kawhi]

Kawhi is still limited as an offensive centerpiece. Pretty skilled 1-3 dribble scorer but can't carry an offense and elevate teammates like a true offensive superstar a la Harden. Showed tonight, just like it did the past two playoffs. Harden can't touch Kawhi as a defender, but I'll take this version of Harden all day everyday over Kawhi to start a team. Houston really needs that second star to take pressure off though. If he had a second banana on the level of LMA...man.
To start a team, maybe, but you can't say with a straight face that Harden is better than Kawhi. There is a huge gap in defense. Kawhi from time to time dominates games just by standing around the perimeter. But I think neither player is good enough to bring you a title as the lead dog, right now at least.

Besides, Harden had an Aldridge like player on his team for years and the best he did was an WCF, which was reached in a game in which he was sitting on the damn bench.

[Spurs5Rings2014]

To start a team, maybe, but you can't say with a straight face that Harden is better than Kawhi. There is a huge gap in defense. Kawhi from time to time dominates games just by standing around the perimeter. But I think neither player is good enough to bring you a title as the lead dog, right now at least.

Besides, Harden had an Aldridge like player on his team for years and the best he did was an WCF, which was reached in a game in which he was sitting on the damn bench.

:applause:

[ClipperRevival]

Harden just has an amazing ability to break down defenders, get to the rack and finish. He knows all the tricks. Plus, his ability to absorb contact and play through contact is also a huge plus. He's got that big booty that can create space. He's dead in his prime right now at age 27.

If we wins the MVP this year, we could be talking about an almost legit, 2 time MVP.

[ClipperRevival]

Kawhi is still limited as an offensive centerpiece. Pretty skilled 1-3 dribble scorer but can't carry an offense and elevate teammates like a true offensive superstar a la Harden. Showed tonight, just like it did the past two playoffs. Harden can't touch Kawhi as a defender, but I'll take this version of Harden all day everyday over Kawhi to start a team. Houston really needs that second star to take pressure off though. If he had a second banana on the level of LMA...man.

That's why being a dominant scorer is the greatest premium in bball. It's the hardest thing to do. And he does look robotic sometimes when trying to create. Like it doesn't come natural to him. But he's still young so you can't count him out yet. But a lot of being a dominant scorer is natural ability. And if I had to guess, he will end up being more of a Pippen type instead of an MJ/Kobe/Wade type.

[Paul George 24]

That's why being a dominant scorer is the greatest premium in bball. It's the hardest thing to do. And he does look robotic sometimes when trying to create. Like it doesn't come natural to him. But he's still young so you can't count him out yet. But a lot of being a dominant scorer is natural ability. And if I had to guess, he will end up being more of a Pippen type instead of an MJ/Kobe/Wade type.
pippen is a cancer...........and soft mentally

[ninephive]

Spurs are a lottery team without Parker. This season:

With Parker starting: 4-1
With Mills starting: 1-2