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Golden State Warriors small forward Kevin Durant and Houston Rockets guard James Harden are the first opposing players to average at least 35 points per game in the first four games of a playoff series. The Warriors and Rockets are tied at 2-2 in the second round of the playoffs. Durant is averaging 36.0 points, […]

Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker is one of the best defenders in the game, so it takes a lot for him to call another player unguardable. The veteran swingman has always hesitated to call another player unguardable just from a pride standpoint, but Tucker knew his teammate, star guard James Harden, was unguardable after what […]

PJ Tucker says the main reason he signed with the Houston Rockets in the summer of 2017 was because he wanted to play with Chris Paul and James Harden. Tucker and Paul have been friends since childhood, while Tucker saw from afar how special of a player Harden was. The rugged defender signed a four-year, […]

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker wants you to know that James Harden is still the most valuable player in the NBA. In a piece for the Players’ Tribune, Tucker compares Harden to a “mad scientist” and says The Beard’s high IQ of the game is very underappreciated. James is way above politicking over his greatness […]

The Houston Rockets mustered another big-time effort to tie up the series at 2-2 on Monday. The Golden State Warriors will only have one day to reload before Wednesday’s clash at Oracle Arena, hoping to put them at the verge of elimination after two straight losses. These are 5 Clutch Points of Game 4 of […]

Draymond Green got the bad end of a James Harden follow-through, getting knocked on the noggin after the reigning MVP splashed down a 3-pointer as The Beard hoped to draw contact at the end of the play. The Golden State Warriors talisman mentioned at the end of Game 1 that he has been fouled on […]

The Houston Rockets managed to tie their Western Conference semifinal series against the Golden State Warriors at two games apiece behind another valiant effort from reigning MVP James Harden. James Harden finished with 38 points, shooting 13-29 from the field, including six triples to help the Rockets secure the win. He also passed former Detroit […]

After tying his Western Conference semifinal series at two games apiece against the Golden State Warriors, James Harden of the Houston Rockets shared the team’s motto. Per NBA on TNT, Harden revealed that their battle cry is “keep fighting.” This is how they held their lead amid a Warriors comeback. "Our motto is keep fighting." […]

After draining his dreaded stepback 3-pointer, Houston Rockets star guard James Harden inadvertently hit Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green on the head. https://twitter.com/Kyle__Boone/status/1125598378962903041 No foul was called on the play, but based on the slow-motion replay, it seemed that James Harden’s follow-through was a bit unnatural. Was he fishing for a foul like he […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant and Houston Rockets guard James Harden both got hurt after a defensive play by KD in the first quarter of Game 4. As Durant was going for a block on a Harden layup, he accidentally elbowed the reigning NBA MVP hard in the back of the head. Harden crumpled […]

The NBA’s Last Two Minute Report concluded that Houston Rockets guard James Harden should have been called for an offensive foul after committing a charge against Golden State Warriors big man Draymond Green, a play that occurred with 27 seconds left in the overtime period. Shaded by Andre Iguodala, Harden drove to the heart of […]

The Houston Rockets avoided a potential 3-0 hole and pulled out a statement win over the Golden State Warriors in overtime, taking a vital 126-121 Game 3 win on Saturday to make this a series. In the process, the Warriors revealed their biggest weakness, one that could cost them more than a playoff loss: a […]

It’s not only Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson who moved up the all-time playoff 3-pointers list in Game 3 of the Golden State Warriors-Houston Rockets series on Saturday. Houston superstar James Harden joined the Dubs duo in the milestone, as he climbed to 13th on the record. Harden passed fellow Rockets legend Robert Horry who […]

It’s now 2-for-2 for Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green when it comes to Houston Rockets superstar James Harden’s eyes. Early in their Game 3 matchup at the Toyota Center, Green appeared to accidentally poke Harden’s eye again. https://twitter.com/Supreme_Gifs/status/1124849743316668416 Game 2 saw Harden with a bloodshot eye no thanks to — you guessed it […]

The Houston Rockets need to win Game 3 if they have any chance of climbing out of an 0-2 hole to beat the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals. Needless to say, pulling off that difficult feat would have been something close to impossible if James Harden was hindered by the eye injury […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden suffered an eye injury during Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Golden State Warriors. However, the Dubs are reportedly not sold that he’s really hurt. Midway through the first quarter of Tuesday night’s game, Harden was poked in the eye by Draymond Green while going for […]

When they were teammates on the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant says he wanted to set a good example for Houston Rockets guard James Harden. Harden recently said he admired watching Durant’s work ethic in OKC. The Warriors superstar revealed on Friday both players taught each other things during their time […]

Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden isn’t lighting quick like De’Aaron Fox or Russell Westbrook, but Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant says The Beard is “deceptively quick.” Durant says Harden knows how to change the pace at which he plays very well. The Rockets’ best player often lulls defenders to sleep with his slow […]

Despite the fact that his team is currently trailing the Golden State Warriors by a tally of two games to none in the Western Conference Semifinals, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is pleased with James Harden’s level of play overall in the playoffs. Morey recently sat down for an interview with Sam Amick of […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expressed confidence in his team’s ability to contain Houston Rockets star James Harden, boasting the right personnel to keep him in check and make his looks much tougher than they’ve been throughout the course of the season. “I think we’re as equipped to try to contain him as […]

Former Houston Rockets great Tracy McGrady wants James Harden to call an audible in his game plan. The now-ESPN analyst boiled down Harden’s playoff inefficiency to his lack of adjustment after being well-scouted in every series, something the Golden State Warriors have gotten down pat after five years in the playoffs. McGrady wants Harden to […]

If you look at a close-up picture of Houston Rockets star guard James Harden’s left eye, you’ll probably cringe. Harden’s left eye is still red and the reigning MVP says he has pain and trouble seeing through bright lights. The Rockets and Harden are hoping the pain and blurry vision improves before Game 3 against […]

Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals brought along plenty of controversy, introducing terms like “landing space” and refreshing others like verticality in a polemical discussion involving James Harden and his 3-point attempts. The NBA declared he was not fouled on the last play of regulation, which featured Harden shooting a contested 3-pointer while leaning […]

Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden took an inadvertent poke to the eye from Draymond Green during Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. As the two players jockeyed for a loose rebound in the first quarter, Green’s hand raked right across Harden’s face, sending him to the floor in obvious pain. As a sign of […]

Josh Okogie’s rise to fame was when he blocked James Harden’s dreaded step back 3-pointer. Now, the Minnesota Timberwolves guard shared some tips on how to defend the unstoppable move. In an appearance on NBA TV, the 20-year-old shared that to stop Harden’s step back, you have to be ready for it. This means that […]

Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden went straight to an eye doctor after the team landed in Houston on Wednesday, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Rockets are optimistic Harden won’t have issues with his vision in Game 3 and beyond. The Beard suffered a contusion and cut inside his left eyelid on Tuesday […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr sure has some jokes. The 53-year-old coach came up with a totally hilarious response when asked about his experience with playing through an eye injury. His response was nothing short of comedic gold: Reporter: "Have you ever played after getting poked in the eye?"Warriors' Steve Kerr: "No. It's […]

Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals didn’t disappoint, as two determined teams clashed once again at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors grabbed a 2-0 lead on the Houston Rockets by correcting their mistakes and showing a brand new level of intensity, but the long wait until Game 3 in Clutch City will leave […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green had yet another controversial eye poke, as he got Houston Rockets guard James Harden across both eyes when hoping to tap away a rebound to a teammate. Harden immediately went to the ground and stayed there for a minute before being helped to the locker room. Green approached him […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden got raked in the eyes early in the first quarter of their 115-109 Game 2 loss against the Golden State Warriors. During the postgame press conference, the reigning MVP admitted that he “can barely see” and played with blurry vision throughout the contest, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Harden was […]

The Houston Rockets were up in arms with the officiating in their Game 1 loss against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. The referees missed several foul calls on a number of James Harden’s 3-point attempts, including a crucial one at the end of the game, which the NBA has since deemed a correct no-call. […]

James Harden of the Houston Rockets had one of the best offensive seasons in recent NBA history this past season, but his playoff resume so far has not quite lived up to the sterling production he puts together during the 82-game full slate of games. Though his Rockets easily moseyed past the Utah Jazz in […]

The Houston Rockets are currently locked in a fearsome battle against the Golden State Warriors in a rematch of the instant classic series the two teams played in the Western Conference Finals last year. Houston had Golden State dead to rights last year by being up 3-2 in the series and heading home, but Chris […]

A recent SportsCenter video featuring longtime anchor Scott Van Pelt gave further context and a sense of clarity surrounding the landing spot controversy that has engulfed the narrative of an otherwise fantastic rivalry between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets. The tape shows James Harden’s antis of fishing for foul calls during his 3-point […]

Kevin Durant won’t point the finger at James Harden for how the officiating has taken over the narrative of a barn-burner Western Conference Semifinal series between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets. Harden has taken an onslaught of criticism after exaggerating his landing to induce foul calls, but Durant notes there’s not much […]

Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals was meant to be as close to an NBA Finals preview as the league could offer, as two high-octane offensive teams squared up against one another on Sunday. Yet James Harden’s foul-enticing antics were the storyline that engulfed what would have been a majestic display of high-level play. […]

The Golden State Warriors won Game 1 of their second-round Western Conference playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Sunday afternoon, but not without controversy. Following the Rockets’ loss, James Harden criticized the officiating, saying that he just wants a “fair chance” from the referees. Harden was referring to the several times during the contest […]

Following the Golden State Warriors’ Game 1 victory over the Houston Rockets in their second-round Western Conference playoff series on Sunday afternoon, Rockets star James Harden criticized the officiating, saying he deserves a “fair chance” from the referees. Harden was referring to a few instances in the game where he thought he was fouled on […]

The NBA’s most-awaited Last Two Minute Report is in, and the verdict is (drumroll please) … no foul on James Harden’s last 3-point attempt. However, the report indicates there was a foul on Stephen Curry with 5.2 seconds left, a call that Chris Paul protested to the sideline referee before earning his second technical of […]