James Harden is a great scorer and passer, but although he possesses the ability to take control of games with his god-like skills on the offensive end, he has shown in playoff runs – and specifically this year – that he lacks the leadership component. The stuff that makes the greats, great.
James Harden is a great scorer and passer, but although he possesses the ability to take control of games with his god-like skills on the offensive end, he has shown in playoff runs – and specifically this year – that he lacks the leadership component. The stuff that makes the greats, great.
It’s winner takes all with a spot in the NBA Finals on the line as the Houston Rockets host the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 11am (AEST).
The Golden State Warriors enter sudden death basketball in Game 6 of their Western Conference finals series against the defensively brilliant Houston Rockets, who will be without Chris Paul for their trip to Oakland. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage of the match from 11am (AEST).
With the Cavaliers tying their series with the Celtics at two wins apiece, we’ve just about reached the midway point in the conference finals. Four games have been played in the Eastern series and three in the Western match-up, so there’s been plenty of basketball to digest and discuss.
In Game 1 we saw a Houston Rockets team who put an unhealthy reliance on James Harden isolations.
Ben Simmons had a career-high 24 points and added nine assists and seven rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 115-107 NBA win over the Houston Rockets.
As the nuclear arms race of the NBA off season heats up, the Houston Rockets made the biggest acquisition thus far.
Chris Paul is heading to Houston to join James Harden, giving the Rockets two All-Stars in the backcourt to lead their chase for an NBA championship.
It’s a do or die battle for the Houston Rockets as they travel across the state of Texas to face the San Antonio Spurs in game 6 of the best of seven NBA Western Conference semi-final series. Join The Roar for a live blog of the match, starting from 10am AEST.
From the moment Kevin Durant let the world know he was signing with the Golden State Warriors after the 2016 season, basketball fans everywhere knew that they were in for a long, sad ride.
From the moment Kevin Durant let the world know he was signing with the Golden State Warriors after the 2016 season, basketball fans everywhere knew that they were in for a long, sad ride.
From the moment Kevin Durant let the world know he was signing with the Golden State Warriors after the 2016 season, basketball fans everywhere knew that they were in for a long, sad ride.
Patty Mills’ shot went cold in the final minutes of the San Antonio Spurs’ thrilling game five playoff overtime victory against the Houston Rockets, but his coach Gregg Popovich didn’t mind.
2017
The big question is what happened to Dejoiunte Murray,
If he is injured then Mills is the only point guard left and he …(more)
Patty Mills’ shot went cold in the final minutes of the San Antonio Spurs’ thrilling game five playoff overtime victory against the Houston Rockets, but his coach Gregg Popovich didn’t mind.
Patty Mills’ shot went cold in the final minutes of the San Antonio Spurs’ thrilling game five playoff overtime victory against the Houston Rockets, but his coach Gregg Popovich didn’t mind.
Even without Tony Parker, the Spurs showed their class to take control of this series and put the Rockets under immense pressure.
The San Antonio Spurs shook off their embarrassing Game 1 loss to Houston and returned the favour – handling the Rockets 121-96 and levelling the series at a game apiece.
The NBA playoffs continue and the vanquished are falling by the wayside. Here’s last night’s wrap.
It’s almost a must-win situation for the Oklahoma City Thunder when they return home to host Game 3 of their NBA first round Playoffs series against the Houston Rockets.
In what shapes as one of the best first round finals series, James Harden and the Houston Rockets take on Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage of Game 1 at the Toyota Center from 11am (AEST).
The Golden State Warriors are coming off a season where they posted the best record in NBA history at 73-9, but fell tantalisingly short in the NBA Finals.
When Daryl Morey’s spreadsheet fever dreams and the modern basketball scientists created James Harden they cheapened out on the ‘fun’ setting.
Australian centre Andrew Bogut has returned from injury for NBA side Dallas Mavericks, but he failed to trouble the scorers in their 123-107 loss against Houston Rockets on Tuesday night (Wednesday AEDT).
Mike D’Antoni is widely regarded is one of the finest offensive minds in basketball.
Mike D’Antoni is widely regarded is one of the finest offensive minds in basketball.
Mike D’Antoni is widely regarded is one of the finest offensive minds in basketball.
James Harden is a great scorer and passer, but although he possesses the ability to take control of games with his god-like skills on the offensive end, he has shown in playoff runs – and specifically this year – that he lacks the leadership component. The stuff that makes the greats, great.
Jun
Kawhi was injured so obviously Harden had a better season than him. But if Harden & Kawhi at full health are on the …(more)