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There isn’t a single player whose presence is more pivotal in the 2019 Western Conference playoffs than Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul. The Rockets went into this season with high expectations. After reaching the Western Conference Finals, but losing to the Golden State Warriors in seven games — with Game 7 being on their […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden has easily established himself as one of the NBA’s elite players in recent years. It seems Utah Jazz forward Thabo Sefolosha saw it coming ever since their days with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Prior to becoming an MVP frontrunner, Harden was a sixth man for the Thunder. According to Eric […]

The Houston Rockets handily took Game 1 of their first-round playoffs matchup against the fifth-seeded Utah Jazz, 122-90. Following the huge win, all eyes (and ears) were on MVP frontrunner James Harden in the post-game press conference. So much so, that Rockets point guard Chris Paul felt that he had no value on the podium […]

The Utah Jazz had no answer for Houston Rockets superstar James Harden on Sunday night, as the reigning MVP led his side to a lopsided 122-90 Game 1 victory in this first-round playoff matchup. After the game, Harden was seen on camera giving his game-worn shoes to a young fan, which turned out to be […]

The Utah Jazz strategy against the Houston Rockets’ James Harden seems to be a conscious and deliberate effort in preventing his patented stepback jumpers and forcing him to go inside. Unfortunately for Ricky Rubio, his intentions may be a little too obvious. In a clip making the rounds on the internet, the Spaniard picked up […]

The Houston Rockets have officially started their playoff run against the Utah Jazz, with the goal of finally achieving what they failed to accomplish last season. The Rockets came up short of making the NBA Finals in the 2017-18 campaign, losing to the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. Now, […]

After a long, 82-game campaign (who are we kidding? The season flew by like it always does), the 2019 NBA Playoffs are finally here, and while pretty much everyone is expecting the Golden State Warriors to win their third straight championship, a lot needs to be settled. And no; I don’t just mean who is […]

There is no doubt that Houston Rockets guard James Harden had one of the most magnificent scoring seasons in the history of the NBA. The reigning MVP averaged 36.1 points per game this season, which is the most since Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan averaged 37.1 back in 1986-87. Next to Harden on the scoring […]

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder says “there’s no better player in the league” than Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden. The Jazz and Rockets will meet in the first round of the playoffs. Game 1 is on Sunday in Houston. It’s a rematch of the 2018 Western Conference semifinals, with the Rockets winning that […]

The 2019 NBA Playoffs will get underway on Saturday afternoon, ending a very strange 2018-19 regular season that featured a whole lot of twists and turns throughout the league. This postseason probably features more uncertainty than any playoffs in recent memory in some respects. While the Golden State Warriors are still clear title favorites, no […]

John Wall doesn’t have a vote for MVP. If the Washington Wizards’ injured point guard did, though, his justification for picking Giannis Antetokounmpo over James Harden is one that would no doubt be shared by many of his fellow voters. In a sit down with Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, Wall explained that Antetokounmpo’s status as the […]

Without a doubt, the Houston Rockets are one of the NBA’s best teams. They hold the fourth seed in the Western Conference and will face the Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs. It’s no surprise the Rockets do the little things right, and the numbers support it. They are one of the […]

Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden are the Kia NBA Players of the Month for March and April. The Kia NBA Players of the Month for March/April! #KiaPOTM@Giannis_An34 of the @Bucks (East)@JHarden13 of the @HoustonRockets (West) pic.twitter.com/WH7qtdTSLy — NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2019 For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 30.0 […]

The Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz will meet in the first round of the 2019 NBA playoffs with the series beginning Sunday at Toyota Center at 9:30 p.m. ET. The Rockets finished the 2018-19 season with a 53-29 record, good enough for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference. The fifth-seeded Utah Jazz posted […]

The Houston Rockets ended their regular season on Tuesday night with a razor-thin 112-111 defeat to fellow Western Conference playoffs contender, the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the Portland Trail Blazers logging three straight wins to close out their season, the Rockets fell to the fourth spot in the West, and will face the Utah Jazz […]

James Harden has changed the course of the Houston Rockets, bringing the franchise from playoff hopeful into a championship contender. It all started with general manager Daryl Morey’s pursuit of Harden after three years with the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Morey’s aggressive tactics resulting in the acquisition of the young star, one who would soon […]

The Houston Rockets could only muster the fourth seed in the Western Conference after a one-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder put their fate in the hands of their opponents on Wednesday. The Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers kept their respective spots at second and third in the West, forcing teammates James Harden […]

Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden is about to become just the third player in NBA history to average at least 30 points, five rebounds and five assists per game in consecutive seasons. The other two players to accomplish this feat are Michael Jordan and Oscar Robertson. James Harden will become just the third […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo has increased his lead over Houston Rockets star shooting guard James Harden as the MVP favorite. Antetokounmpo was -225 to win the award back on March 11. Entering Monday, The Greek Freak is at -400 now, according to BetOnline.ag. Giannis has led the Bucks to the best record in the […]

The Houston Rockets have been known as an offensive powerhouse for quite some time, but their latest achievement proves just how productive the team can be. On Sunday, the Rockets handed the Phoenix Suns a 149-113 loss, marking Houston’s fourth consecutive win of 24 points or more. According to Justin Kubatko of StatMuse, there have […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden is like Mike…well, when it comes to his statistical achievements that is. The reigning NBA MVP just joined Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history to record at least 2,700 points in a single season along with 500 or more rebounds and assists. 🚀 @JHarden13 […]

As James Harden proceeds to rack up historic numbers, add him to another list. Harden, 29, will become the sixth player ever to average at least 35 points per game in an NBA season – joining Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, Elgin Baylor, Rick Barry, and Kobe Bryant. James Harden will become just the sixth player […]

Despite posting one of the most historic seasons in NBA history, James Harden has drawn the ire of NBA fans for his style of play after winning the league’s Most Valuable Player award last season. Harden has frequently been called out for accentuating foul calls and “flopping,” and is averaging the over 11 free-throw attempts […]

James Harden and the Houston Rockets had it going on on Friday night, as they cruised to a 120-96 victory against a hapless New York Knicks side. The reigning MVP dished out what was arguably the assist of the evening as he found teammate Clint Capela streaking down the lane with a between the legs […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden is having quite the historical season, statistically speaking. On Friday, he locked up a feat that no other player has accomplished in NBA history. With just 26 points and 8 assists last night, Harden officially became the first player ever to average 35-plus points and 7-plus assists in a single […]

When it comes to shotmaking, Houston Rockets guard James Harden is among the best in NBA history. He’s not the quickest but has deceptive speed and strength that allow him to maintain his balance even in the most unorthodox of shots. That was in full form Friday night against the New York Knicks, specifically in […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden continues his stellar performance this season, and while the team hasn’t been able to replicate their dominance last year, they’re still one of the most dangerous teams in the league, and The Beard remains almost unstoppable on the offensive end. Harden’s signature move, the step back 3-pointer, has opposing players […]

Bleacher Report’s Ric Bucher polled more than a dozen players in the NBA, and most of them have Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden winning the MVP award over Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo has guided the Bucks to the best record in the NBA and is putting up a stat line which hasn’t been done […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden has seen the fruits of his labor following the All-Star season, now fortunate to have his full supporting cast healthy as the team prepares to hit the postseason peaking at the right time. “Yeah, it’s the best we’ve played and it’s the right time,” said Harden, according to Alykhan Bijani […]

L.A. Clippers announcer Don MacLean had some heavy criticism for star James Harden, as the Houston Rockets handed the Clips a 135-103 defeat in their own home court. With the Rockets up 30 with 8:06 remaining in regulation, MacLean proceeded to pick at Harden’s game, as the lead grew even more with him at the […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden is having a truly sublime season. In their game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Harden amassed a stunning stat that has only been accomplished twice before in NBA history. James Harden is the 3rd player in @NBAHistory to record 2,700+ points and 500+ assists in a single season, joining Michael Jordan […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden is in the midst of one of the most historic seasons in NBA history. Harden is likely to become the first player to average over 36 points per game since Michael Jordan in the 1986-87 season, while also adding 7.6 assists and 6.5 rebounds per night. In looking to become […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni says superstar shooting guard James Harden has taken his floater game to another level this season. Harden didn’t always have that shot in his arsenal, but the reigning MVP has worked on the floater and it’s now another tool he uses to drive opposing defenses crazy. “Well, the growth is […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni believes James Harden is the 2019 NBA MVP. D’Antoni told The Athletic’s Sam Amick of The Athletic it’s going to be a two-way race between Harden and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. “I’ve got to tell you, (Giannis) is really good – reaaallyy good. And they’ve got the best […]

The Houston Rockets caught fire from beyond the arc against the Sacramento Kings, eventually ending the game with an NBA-record tying 26 3-pointers made. Houston smothered the home team 130-105 behind a hot shooting spree led by James Harden, Eric Gordon and Danuel House Jr. The team was highly efficient throughout and finished on 42.6 […]

Sidney Moncrief, a five-time All-Star, five-time All-NBA member and five-time All-Defensive team member, has thrown his hat into the ring to debate this season’s NBA MVP race. Both Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston Rockets guard James Harden are having historic seasons, and the two players are truly deserving of MVP. Of course, The […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden says he started working on his floater after Houston lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the second-round of the 2017 playoffs, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. During that series, the Spurs were using a defensive scheme against Harden he wasn’t familiar with. San Antonio head coach Gregg […]

Houston Rockets general manager is likely the biggest proponent of James Harden’s candidacy as a potential recipient of the Most Valuable Player award. The longtime executive didn’t lose a chance to make the case for his star shooting guard, taking to Twitter to prove his point, responding to David Locke’s tweet about All-NBA selections. Morey […]

With his 18th 50-point game this past Saturday against the Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden passed Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor for fourth most 50-point games in NBA history. Baylor recorded 17 50-point games during his legendary career. Harden now trails Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain on the all-time […]