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James Harden in All-Star three-point contest

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Amel, Feb 5, 2015.

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  1. sealclubber1016

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    He could win this, although he's certainly not the favorite.

    A few guys have won that aren't elite snipers. Sometimes it's just about who's hot on that day.
     
    #101 sealclubber1016, Feb 6, 2015
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    yeah doesnt he shoot like 10 threes a game? shouldnt he be making 40% of those? he got snubbed
     
    #102 rocketsballin, Feb 6, 2015
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    I just hope he doesnt bomb.
     
    #103 ZNB, Feb 6, 2015
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    He is definitely the underdog here. WIll be interesting to see him jack up 3 after 3
     
    #104 FTW Rockets FTW, Feb 6, 2015
  5. Sadat X

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    Klay & Thompson will probably be in it
     
    #105 Sadat X, Feb 6, 2015
  6. RocketsJumer

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    When Harden and Kyrie are considered underdogs and they are shooting 39% and 41% from three, you know this is going to be the event of the weekend.

    Maybe this is how Kerr decides who starts the all-star game. He did say Klay and James shoulf shoot for it. hahaha
     
    #106 RocketsJumer, Feb 6, 2015
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    Korver has got to be the favorite by a large margin. I agree with the idea this is a situation Harden can't really lose. Just by being chosen for the contest, the league is acknowledging him as an elite shooter. That's a win. He will definitely be the underdog against that competition though, so the pressure isn't really on him. And no one will think less of him if he loses. I'd love for him to sneak into second or third place. If he won it all that would be amazing but he'll have to be really hot that day.
     
    #107 Williamson, Feb 6, 2015
  8. Amel

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>James Harden on 3-pt contest: &quot;There are pure shooters in this. Pure shooters. They got me nervous. I am in there with great competition.&quot;</p>&mdash; Jenny Dial Creech (@jennydialcreech) <a href="https://twitter.com/jennydialcreech/status/563749468961767424">February 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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    #108 Amel, Feb 6, 2015
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    I think it would be more fun to watch ariza and josh smith in the contest.

    but i have a feeling that Harden will be locked in and will really try to win it. Will we do his "three finger 3 pointer hand sign" after every make????:confused:
     
    #109 wreck, Feb 6, 2015
  10. HouStu_Rocket

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    Get out
     
    #110 HouStu_Rocket, Feb 6, 2015
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    To piggyback on the poster above me...

    Josh Smith would be EPICALLY entertaining in this. At least as a showcase. Untimed, have to hit 10. Go!
     
    #111 justtxyank, Feb 6, 2015
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    Hey, Paul Pierce won the contest one year, so Harden definitely has a shot.
     
    #112 Patience, Feb 6, 2015
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    It really just depends on who gets hot when. Any shooter can win it, if they get into a good rhythm.
     
    #113 chenjy9, Feb 6, 2015
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    curry's done this 3 times and failed. doesn't make much sense:rolleyes:
     
    #114 YOLO, Feb 6, 2015
  15. Houston22

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    Although it depends mainly on the daily shooting form and thus anyone could win..
    Belinelli will repeat.
     
    #115 Houston22, Feb 6, 2015
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    Korver will win and Harden will get like 5th
     
    #116 K-Low_4_Prez, Feb 6, 2015
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    I get the logic, but being in a non-game scenario changes things up quite a bit. Should I remind you how great of a FT shooter D12 in 'non-game' scenarios?
     
    #117 cbk41, Feb 6, 2015
  18. YOLO

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    there still is a little pressure and you're working against the clock instead of your own pace
     
    #118 YOLO, Feb 6, 2015
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    i'm not sure if this has been mentioned but it's all about who's day it is and who gets hot. beard has as good a chance as any.
     
    #119 ipaman, Feb 6, 2015
  20. Rocket River

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    Love to see THREE POINT DEFENDER added to this contest..

    I think Contested 3's Harden has a better chance

    Rocket River
     
    #120 Rocket River, Feb 6, 2015
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