1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

It seems like James is playing hurt

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Plowman, Jan 21, 2020.

  1. Plowman

    Plowman Contributing Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 1999
    Messages:
    12,236
    Likes Received:
    13,144
  2. Patience

    Patience Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2002
    Messages:
    7,678
    Likes Received:
    9,319
    Yeah, he hasn’t been moving well lately. I was wondering if an injury is the real problem.
     
    Stormy1234 and amaru like this.
  3. amaru

    amaru Member

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2009
    Messages:
    16,609
    Likes Received:
    9,729
    Wouldn't doubt it.
     
  4. francis 4 prez

    francis 4 prez Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2001
    Messages:
    22,025
    Likes Received:
    4,552
    injury certainly seems like the best explanation. earlier this year he scored 60 in 3 quarters against atlanta. the first game of this horrible stretch was against atlanta and it seemed like he couldn't get past anybody and shot 9-34. since nothing about atlanta tells me their D got 10 times better, it certainly seems like harden is hurt (he's played through injuries before and frankly, he usually plays poorly when doing so).
     
  5. DreamShook

    DreamShook Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    70,468
    Likes Received:
    114,318
    If any one is injured MDA plays them even more.
     
  6. Falcao

    Falcao Rookie

    Joined:
    Nov 29, 2012
    Messages:
    360
    Likes Received:
    96
    I don't think he would have been practicing more after the game if it was an injury issue.
     
    SWTsig likes this.
  7. Astrodome

    Astrodome Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2015
    Messages:
    10,999
    Likes Received:
    12,219
    I don't doubt. I have always been amazed by his durability and he has taken some shots this year.
     
    Stormy1234, Blurr#7 and saleem like this.
  8. atxjames

    atxjames Member

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2013
    Messages:
    33
    Likes Received:
    15
    Either that or he is tired.
     
  9. saleem

    saleem Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2001
    Messages:
    29,276
    Likes Received:
    13,381
    Definitely seems that way to me too.
     
    Stormy1234 likes this.
  10. riko

    riko Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2014
    Messages:
    9,634
    Likes Received:
    16,083
    I said this earlier. He was sporting a knee brace a couple of weeks back. Plus had a knee support on it as well. He just doesn’t seem to have any lift right know. It was common knowledge he had a knee issue and I suspect he is playing with through it
     
    saleem, Stormy1234, Blurr#7 and 2 others like this.
  11. LosPollosHermanos

    LosPollosHermanos Houston only fan
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2009
    Messages:
    28,582
    Likes Received:
    12,520
    lmao. this ****ing thread
     
  12. Caprah

    Caprah Member

    Joined:
    Nov 29, 2018
    Messages:
    1,228
    Likes Received:
    1,748
    It’s obvious he is playing injured
     
    SF3isBack!! and Stormy1234 like this.
  13. PeterKingX

    PeterKingX Member

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2007
    Messages:
    16,961
    Likes Received:
    10,404
    Sick tired of finding excuses for Harden’s poor playing. Why you guys act so surprised that Harden play like this.
     
    T_Man, CK Johnson, Lurch and 2 others like this.
  14. pr0wler

    pr0wler Member

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2016
    Messages:
    804
    Likes Received:
    1,616
    Probably has some mild knee tendinitis.
     
  15. Caprah

    Caprah Member

    Joined:
    Nov 29, 2018
    Messages:
    1,228
    Likes Received:
    1,748
    Because he doesn’t usually play this way.
     
  16. cheke64

    cheke64 Member

    Joined:
    May 12, 2009
    Messages:
    23,517
    Likes Received:
    14,909
    Doctor next to me saw me reading this thread and said " well sit his ass down then, they probably win more games without him".
     
    #16 cheke64, Jan 21, 2020
    Last edited: Jan 21, 2020
    T_Man likes this.
  17. Newlin

    Newlin Member

    Joined:
    May 22, 2015
    Messages:
    8,031
    Likes Received:
    9,727
    He doesn’t look hurt to me. He just can’t make a bucket. It seems like this skid started after about five days of rest. Could just be a bad stretch. I do wish he would cut back on the three pointers until he finds his stroke. Westbrook has been much better since he cut back on those long shots.
     
    PeterKingX likes this.
  18. Plowman

    Plowman Contributing Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 1999
    Messages:
    12,236
    Likes Received:
    13,144
    What are you, blind and stupid?

    At least you're consistent.

    This is the most benign thread, but you just cant.help.yourself.

    Ahaha
     
  19. LosPollosHermanos

    LosPollosHermanos Houston only fan
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2009
    Messages:
    28,582
    Likes Received:
    12,520
    No, it’s pretty stupid. It’s not even based on a rational conjecture, more like fantasy. Perhaps you should offer evidence to the such rather than random thoughts that occur to you
     
  20. J Sizzle

    J Sizzle Member

    Joined:
    Feb 27, 2012
    Messages:
    43,478
    Likes Received:
    29,492
    He's either hurt, worn out, or he's quitting. I hope it is not the last one.
     
    Stormy1234 likes this.

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now