James Harden 70+ point watch

[imdaman99]

Has 36 at halftime. Harden started hot and could have put the game away early. So naturally Dantoni takes him out to make sure the Knicks can get a double digit lead, ensuring Harden will play all 4 quarters. Plus, the Knicks have bad defense outside of Frank, so let's face it... Harden is gonna break the Garden record held by Melo (62).

Dude is ballin, abusing everyone on the Knicks. It doesn't help that the Rockets will pick his man to death up until he gets who he wants on him :lol but that's part of the game now.

[Marchesk]

Ah, you beat me to it! 36 in 19 minutes. That's some Klay-like efficiency. Also 12 FTAs help.

[Manny98]

And he's losing king of empty stats :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Smook A.]

And he's losing king of empty stats :roll: :roll: :roll:
The Rockets outside of Harden are shooting 9/28...

[oh the horror]

The Rockets outside of Harden are shooting 9/28...



Not much of a rhythm you can get into when one guy has taken 21 shots at the half.

[Marchesk]

Not much of a rhythm you can get into when one guy has taken 21 shots at the half.

Wilt averaged 40 shots a game one season :confusedshrug:

[Manny98]

The Rockets outside of Harden are shooting 9/28...
Of course they are how can they even get into rythym watching Harden pound the ball for the entire shot clock

No ball movement at all just Harden isoing every damm possession

[Gus Hemmingway]

Not much of a rhythm you can get into when one guy has taken 21 shots at the half.
05, 06, 07 flashbacks huh

[LoneyROY7]

First time I've seen Harden without an assist this deep into a game.

#mambamentality

[Smook A.]

Not much of a rhythm you can get into when one guy has taken 21 shots at the half.
That's a pretty lame excuse for the team shooting that poorly. If you were watching the game, you'd see that the players are missing some easy, wide-open shots.

[Real14]

Of course they are how can they even get into rythym watching Harden pound the ball for the entire shot clock



And LeBitch doesnt???:biggums:

[superduper]

And LeBitch doesnt???:biggums:

It's like Bran stans don't realize what they're saying :oldlol:

King James is the MVP just hand it to him right now.

[Marchesk]

Knicks making comeback with Harden out.

[Akrazotile]

And LeBitch doesnt???:biggums:


Do you wanna ****ing fight bro??

[LAmbruh]

Do you wanna ****ing fight bro??
GET. HIS. ASS.

[Marchesk]

Can you guys show some respect while we watch the Real King James finish out the Knicks?

[superduper]

Honestly I would hate to be on Harden's team. Guy's the biggest hog I've ever seen :oldlol:

King James does Bran ball better than Bran.

[LoneyROY7]

Honestly I would hate to be on Harden's team. Guy's the biggest hog I've ever seen :oldlol:

King James does Bran ball better than Bran.

He's only playing like this because he has zero help. No one was saying this when CP was on the floor.

[superduper]

He's only playing like this because he has zero help. No one was saying this when CP was on the floor.

Eric Gordon and Nene are definitely capable scorers

[LoneyROY7]

Eric Gordon and Nene are definitely capable scorers

:roll: :roll: :roll:

[elementally morale]

This guy... :facepalm

:oldlol:

[E_Stamkos]

5th 50 point game of the year.

The modern day game boys.

Good for James though. He gets shit done.

[imdaman99]

Bring Frank in the game to guard Harden... please

[yeaaaman]

PJ Tucker :roll: :roll:

[imdaman99]

How you gonna call that with the game in the balance? :biggums:

[Celtics 1825]

PJ Fvcker :roll: :roll:

[Patrick Chewing]

PJ Tucker asleep or something?? Dude's making blunder after blunder.

[imdaman99]

:lol it had to be Eric Gordon didn't it

Dude took Harden's record breaking moment. But maybe there's still time if Knicks tie it

[LAmbruh]

:roll: :roll: :roll:
:oldlol: :roll:

[Marchesk]

Ties Kobe's Garden opponent record with a game finishing dunk!

[oh the horror]

38 shots and 25 free throw attempts.


Dude said f*ck a team concept. He

[imdaman99]

So many dummies on the Knicks I swear :lol

[LoneyROY7]

Jesus.

Harden was chucking 3s on an extra retard level tonight. Should've been a easy win but w/e.

[elementally morale]

Ties Kobe's Garden opponent record with a game finishing dunk!


Do you like watching Harden play?

[Smook A.]

God damn what an ending. Rockets are gonna give me a ****ing heart attack if they make dumb plays down the stretch like that again

Harden got his 61st point in style. Good shit

[lilteapot]

hardaway and mudiay need to go.

[oh the horror]

Do you like watching Harden play?



I certainly don

[elementally morale]

[QUOTE=oh the horror]I certainly don

[Proctor]

[QUOTE=oh the horror]38 shots and 25 free throw attempts.


Dude said f*ck a team concept. He

[yeaaaman]

Damn that was funny at times, no way that shit's working in the playoffs :oldlol:

[LAmbruh]

[QUOTE=oh the horror]38 shots and 25 free throw attempts.


Dude said f*ck a team concept. He

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

25 ftas

LMFAO!

[Manny98]

Didn't watch but i'm guessing Harden got half of his points through flopping and sucking off the refs

What a fraud i can't wait to see him choke in the 1st round

[oh the horror]

It's effective. But I'm not sure it's basketball. Brings boredom to a whole new level.



It

[LoneyROY7]

James got these old heads SHOOK. :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

https://i.postimg.cc/pLhftkMM/Oh4pUzh.gif

[oh the horror]

His has team is flourishing at a 5 seed with half the roster DNP'd


And what does that mean? Because they’re winning it’s not the least optimal way of playing the game? Dude has basically said f*ck it I’m going to launch up 30-40 shots per game, 20+ free throws, 15-20 threes


A lot of times it’s on lackluster percentages

I know they’re depleted but there has to be a better way than playing basketball like that. They should have been able to beat the Knicks easier than this.

[LoneyROY7]

And what does that mean? Because they’re winning it’s not the least optimal way of playing the game? Dude has basically said f*ck it I’m going to launch up 30-40 shots per game, 20+ free throws, 15-20 threes


I know they’re depleted but there has to be a better way than playing basketball like that. They should have been able to beat the Knicks easier than this.

You don't get it, but it's okay.

Losing Capela is literally like losing over half of your offensive sets for the Rockets. They have no effective roll man in a system BASED on PnR.

[DJMcDonald]

McConnell made him his bitch again.

[elementally morale]

James got these old heads SHOOK. :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:


I'd just like to know. Do you enjoy watching the guy play? I know he is a good player. But do you actually like watching this brand of basketball?

[LoneyROY7]

I'd just like to know. Do you enjoy watching the guy play? I know he is a good player. But do you actually like watching this brand of basketball?

Yes. Because I look past the foul stuff and see the undeniable basketball talent.

The quickness, the handles, the strength, the footwork.

[oh the horror]

Yes. Because I look past the foul stuff and see the undeniable basketball talent.

The quickness, the handles, the strength, the footwork.






Sending prayers on your fading mental state and loss of vision.

[LoneyROY7]

Sending prayers on your fading mental state and loss of vision.

So which of those am I wrong about? Enlighten me.

[elementally morale]

Yes. Because I look past the foul stuff and see the undeniable basketball talent.

The quickness, the handles, the strength, the footwork.


Good for you.

He has good handles, yeah. Some nice passes. Actually... everything you say is fine. Factual, I mean. It's still very very boring to watch. Harden is a great talent. As far as entertainment is concerned a big waste of talent, too.

He is one of those guys very few people not rooting for his team like to watch.

[Wally450]

Yes. Because I look past the foul stuff and see the undeniable basketball talent.

The quickness, the handles, the strength, the footwork.

This.

People hate to accept that he's a once in a generation talent.

[Smook A.]

[QUOTE=oh the horror]And what does that mean? Because they

[LoneyROY7]

Good for you.

He has good handles, yeah. Some nice passes. Actually... everything you say is fine. Factual, I mean. It's still very very boring to watch. Harden is a great talent. As far as entertainment is concerned a big waste of talent, too.

He is one of those guys very few people not rooting for his team like to watch.

I'm totally cool with your take. TBH one of the reason I like Harden as I do is because so many people dislike him...makes the result, good or bad, more interesting for me as a viewer.

[elementally morale]

This.

People hate to accept that he's a once in a generation talent.


To me, Kyrie Irving is fun to watch. Steph Curry is fun to watch. Lots of players are. Harden? Absolutely not. But to each his own, I guess.

[Smook A.]

Yes. Because I look past the foul stuff and see the undeniable basketball talent.

The quickness, the handles, the strength, the footwork.
I agree.

[DMAVS41]

Did anyone figure out what PJ Tucker was doing on that play?

Possibly the strangest thing I've ever seen on a basketball court in the NBA.

[Marchesk]

Do you like watching Harden play?

I don't like the Rockets style and how Harden is able to exploit going to the line. I've complained about both on various occasions.

That being said, I'm a stat whore and get excited when a player goes on a tear like Harden has, regardless.

Also, Harden is extremely skilled even if one doesn't like his style of play. I do admire his handles and quickness. And he has a good shot.

[elementally morale]

I'm totally cool with your take. TBH one of the reason I like Harden as I do is because so many people dislike him...makes the result, good or bad, more interesting for me as a viewer.


Well, I don't like LeBron's game either. And I know he is great. I actually like his game his first 2-3 years. Then it became boring. Still is. There are many many people who seem to be happy watching the guy play though. So I won't hate... I just don't like it. Not entertaining.

Do you find LeBron entertaining?

[Psileas]

I guess this guy, apart from his 30 point streak, will try to finish the season without having scored a single assisted point for his last 50 or so games (team spirit first).
Btw, he's now scored in the season just 27 points less than the minutes he's played. I think he's aware of it, as well.

[Marchesk]

Did anyone figure out what PJ Tucker was doing on that play?

Possibly the strangest thing I've ever seen on a basketball court in the NBA.

I wasn't able to see every play down the stretch. What did he do?

[oh the horror]

This.

People hate to accept that he's a once in a generation talent.



That is known for coming up short when it matters?


I predict he won

[Marchesk]

Btw, he's now scored in the season just 27 points less than the minutes he's played. I think he's aware of it, as well.

I think Wilt's the only one who has averaged 1+ point per minute for a season. It's wild that Harden's close. My guess is he won't be able to keep this up. Also, when is Paul coming back?

[elementally morale]

Also, Harden is extremely skilled even if one doesn't like his style of play. I do admire his handles and quickness. And he has a good shot.


All true. Not enough for me to be entertained. But hey... there are people out there who like watching people run a marathon for over 2 hours. Or golf. So it's fine. :cheers:

[oh the horror]

Well, I don't like LeBron's game either. And I know he is great. I actually like his game his first 2-3 years. Then it became boring. Still is. There are many many people who seem to be happy watching the guy play though. So I won't hate... I just don't like it. Not entertaining.

Do you find LeBron entertaining?



Lebron

[Psileas]

I think Wilt's the only one who has averaged 1+ point per minute for a season.

True. I'm pretty sure some people out there (in the team) are aware of this.

[LoneyROY7]

Well, I don't like LeBron's game either. And I know he is great. I actually like his game his first 2-3 years. Then it became boring. Still is. There are many many people who seem to be happy watching the guy play though. So I won't hate... I just don't like it. Not entertaining.

Do you find LeBron entertaining?

Yeah, because of his ability to dominate the game on sheer physicality at times. I also love watching guys attack the rim and LeBron is arguably the greatest slasher of all-time.

[elementally morale]

Yeah, because of his ability to dominate the game on sheer physicality at times. I also love watching guys attack the rim and LeBron is arguably the greatest slasher of all-time.


Okay. I find it a good thing we like different styles. Boobs or ass? :oldlol:

[LoneyROY7]

Okay. I find it a good thing we like different styles. Boobs or ass? :oldlol:

Ass no question.

[elementally morale]

Ass no question.


I thought so. I'm different. :cheers:

[warriorfan]

You may not like him but you have to respect his hustle. Nobody does it better.

[elementally morale]

Ass no question.


How do you create a poll here? I have an idea for a poll. 4 options:


1) Boobs and Kobe
2) Boobs and LeBron
3) Ass and Kobe
4) Ass and LeBron


I'd like to know how that goes down.

[Pointguard]

Did anyone figure out what PJ Tucker was doing on that play?

Possibly the strangest thing I've ever seen on a basketball court in the NBA.
He thought he actually inbounded the ball or passed it to himself. Hopefully, it was JUST a brain freeze and not something worse. He might be on concussion protocol. Because its obvious that's what he thought.

[Mr Feeny]

[QUOTE=oh the horror]And what does that mean? Because they

[superduper]

But he's more efficient than Kobe was. This shouldn't be complicated for you. Just look up his ts%:lol
Since you have a problem with efficiency and chucking, you must surely think that Kobe is outside the top 50 all time:applause:

Kobe and Duncan have the same career TS%

:applause:

[Mr Feeny]

Kobe and Duncan have the same career TS%

:applause:Duncan isn't an all time great scorer. He is a defensive beast. And I agree,the primarily defensive player (Duncan) is Kobe's equal on offense while being 10 times better on DEFENSE :lol

[oh the horror]

But he's more efficient than Kobe was. This shouldn't be complicated for you. Just look up his ts%:lol
Since you have a problem with efficiency and chucking, you must surely think that Kobe is outside the top 50 all time:applause:



You

[Mr Feeny]

[QUOTE=oh the horror]You

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

That's the thing, though. They aren't THAT similar. Because of the amount of 3's that Harden takes, his effective field goal and shooting percentages are going to be higher. You might call him a chucker - and to an extent,he is - but it's not as though he's chucking at an inefficient rate ala Westbrook, Kobe, and Iverson. If you can score at the rate that Harden does (especially with the injuries his team has), why wouldn't you shoot more?

You're 2nd paragraph is exactly the point i was trying to make. The edge in efficiency is what separates him from the Iversons and Kobes of the world.

For his entire prime, Kobe roughly shot the same TS% as 1996-98 Jordan. Neither were "inefficient".

And no. The reason people dislike Harden's game is because of the way he's officiated. Coupled with the fact he shrinks in the playoffs.

You'd either have to be a Rockets fan or a simpleton to enjoy his play.

[Mr Feeny]

For his entire prime, Kobe roughly shot the same TS% as 1996-98 Jordan. Neither were "inefficient".

And no. The reason people dislike Harden's game is because of the way he's officiated. Coupled with the fact he shrinks in the playoffs.

You'd either have to be a Rockets fan or a simpleton to enjoy his play.

Kobe's prime took place when handchecking was removed and therefore free throws were raising his ts%. Jordan's 1996-1998 (33 to 35 years old) took place in the toughest era defensively. There's nothing similar about them.

The this thread, incidently, is about Harden. He is already a much better scorer than Kobe ever was.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Kobe's prime took place when handchecking was removed and therefore free throws were raising his ts%. Jordan's 1996-1998 (33 to 35 years old) took place in the toughest era defensively. There's nothing similar about them.

Wrong.

Kobe competed in a league before handchecking was banned. The last year before it was officially removed? 2004.

Harden is also the beneficiary of soft rules. Prior to the season, the league instated 'freedom of movement' giving perimeter players more reign to operate.


The this thread, incidently, is about Harden. He is already a much better scorer than Kobe ever was.

You're one of those simpletons I referenced. Thanks for the hot take though.

[Mr Feeny]

Wrong.

Kobe competed in a league before handchecking was banned. The last year before it was officially removed? 2004.

Harden is also the beneficiary of soft rules. Prior to the season, the league instated 'freedom of movement' giving perimeter players more reign to operate.



You're one of those simpletons I referenced. Thanks for the hot take though.

Wrong. Kobe's "prime" which is what you refetenced took place after handchecking was removed. Those are the seasons in which his scoring suddenly shot up from 27ppg to 35 ppg and then 31 ppg.

Now, address the topic on hand, Which is Harden. He is better than Kobe has ever been :banana:

[elementally morale]

Now, address the topic on hand, Which is Harden. He is better than Kobe has ever been


You will have a very hard time finding a player, coach or GM who agrees.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Wrong. Kobe's "prime" which is what you refetenced took place after handchecking was removed. Those are the seasons in which his scoring suddenly shot up from 27ppg to 35 ppg and then 31 ppg.

Kobe's prime started in 2001, you idiot. Not only that but posters HERE argue his peak was in 2003.


Now, address the topic on hand, Which is Harden. He is better than Kobe has ever been :banana:

That's not the "topic at hand".

Its what you started parroting. Explain why Harden in a 'freedom of movement' league is a better scorer than 1996-98 Jordan and prime Kobe.