The Race for the MVP Continues: Rockets vs. Warriors 12/10/14 Game Thread

[swyyyguy]

James Harden 25.2 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 6.6 APG, 41% FG, 34% 3FG, 24.71 PER
Stephen Curry 23.1 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 7.7 APG, 49% FG, 40% 3FG, 27.38 PER

The Rockets are 16-4 and the Warriors are 18-2 but the Rockets have only had their complete starting lineup in 2 out of 20 games.
Undrafted 6'8" Tarik Black has been starting at center...

The Kentucky Wildcats have a bigger frontcourt than the Rockets. Dwight Howard has missed 10 of 20 games, Terrence Jones has missed 16 of 20 games, and Patrick Beverley has missed 12 of 20 games. How do the Rockets keep winning with their bench players either starting or playing major minutes?

Dwight's playing status is still uncertain as of now. The Warriors are 10.5 point favorites tonight. Will Curry cook tonight?

 

[BreezeLo]

bu bu but they said harden doesn't play defense!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-defensive-highlight-reel-rockets-gm-approves

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2014/12/8/7353397/james-harden-defense-video-rockets-nba

 

[polokuo]

There are two teams in the Western Conference that have only one all-star (a shooting guard) playing, and a roster so decimated injuries that they are starting castoff vets and young undrafted and late second round players. One team has James Harden, the other has Kobe Bryant. Guess which one is 16-4 and which one is 6-16?



Go on, guess....