I can't lie, I couldn't pull myself to root for Houston. I just couldn't, Howard is a bitch, Harden is a bigger one. The broadcast for Houston is awful. Clean block, got the ball, then hit his arm after. If anyone that's been following basketball for at least 5 years, and knows anything, knows they NEVER, EVER call that a foul at the end of the game. And if you think that's going to be called, then you're delusional.
Harden wanted his typical bail out foul, didn't get it. He's not that good where he can get to the hoop at will, he's not that explosive, if he can't fine a seam in the defense, he's kinda limitless. He is good at reading a defense, and picking his spots when getting to the basket.
That shouldn't be seen as a knock on Harden. I am just saying at a pure talent standpoint, he is somewhat limited when the defense is locked in on him. He makes his living abusing a defense on mistakes they make, not using his skills and talent to beat them. This is why he often sucks against really good teams like the Spurs.
I don't hate Harden, I think he's kinda whiny, and not as good as he thinks he is. He's a good player, a really smart one too, but definitely overrated.
I am glad SA showed everyone that they're really frauds as a team though. Houston would get swept if they played SA, or it would end in 5. I really believe that, they just don't have the poise, pedigree, or coach on their sidelines to mesh with the Spurs.
Such a pretender team.
