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LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers said the reason his team isn't fouling Houston Rockets guard James Harden as much is because his players are pulling their arms and hands back when he drives the lane.
Harden has a different viewpoint.
"Do you think so?" Harden said after scoring 21 points in the Rockets' blowout 128-95 loss to the Clippers on Sunday. "I've got a couple of scratches on my arms to show you. But it is what it is."
Harden led the NBA during the regular season in free throws made (715), attempted (824) and was second in fouls drawn per game at 6.7.
During the postseason, Harden has drawn an average of 6.2 fouls per game, fifth in the league. In the Game 4 loss, Harden drew seven fouls, three more than the previous game.
"Like I said, it is what it is," Harden said. His overall game has struggled at times and after making his first three shots, he misfired on his next seven attempts.
Harden played off the ball in Game 4 with the objective of getting involved through screens and pick-and-roll plays. It didn't happen enough as the Rockets' offense was slowed down.
LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers said the reason his team isn't fouling Houston Rockets guard James Harden as much is because his players are pulling their arms and hands back when he drives the lane.
Harden has a different viewpoint.
"Do you think so?" Harden said after scoring 21 points in the Rockets' blowout 128-95 loss to the Clippers on Sunday. "I've got a couple of scratches on my arms to show you. But it is what it is."
Harden led the NBA during the regular season in free throws made (715), attempted (824) and was second in fouls drawn per game at 6.7.
During the postseason, Harden has drawn an average of 6.2 fouls per game, fifth in the league. In the Game 4 loss, Harden drew seven fouls, three more than the previous game.
"Like I said, it is what it is," Harden said. His overall game has struggled at times and after making his first three shots, he misfired on his next seven attempts.
Harden played off the ball in Game 4 with the objective of getting involved through screens and pick-and-roll plays. It didn't happen enough as the Rockets' offense was slowed down.
