2017 Western Conference Playoffs - 2nd Round Discussion Thread

[ProfessaPackMan]

Had no idea going out in your off time means you don't care.

Damn, if Karl Malone wouldn't have spent so much time at his ranch in the offseason, he'd have a few rings by now.




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[wwharton]

Quote: Originally Posted by coogrfan

Because those are the people who directly or indirectly pay his salary?

Being a fan of the team, I completely understand... but you're straight tripping right now.

I won't assume that you've ever been in a club in your life, but not everyone there is "partying around town". Like I said, if we see a Gronk like video or Johnny Football like selfie, I'd say it's extreme (if not disappointing) to assume he did anything more than go out and get a drink.

He was probably roped off in VIP surrounded by a select few that all knew not to say a word to him if they valued their life.

Hopefully, when you get over the loss you'll remember the team only had a chance this far because of his play this year that has him with a serious possibility of winning MVP. He had a bad game at the worse possible time... it definitely sucks. I get all kinds of anger about his play in that game. Whether you think being at a club means otherwise or not, I'd bet money he's more upset about his performance than you are.

[CaseIH]

Quote: Originally Posted by wwharton

That's not a difference... you're talking about what people do AFTER work. This fictional connection between the two is just wrong. Even you just said you look at the casino differently. My guess is you're generally more likely to frequent a casino than a club? The idea that everyone hits the club is partying, dancing all night, cheesing with women, etc. is just far fetched. Maybe Harden just wanted a drink... I'd say that's a normal response. Maybe he also wanted to sit in a dark room with some loud music and people to look at to take his mind off of the game, and avoid having to talk to too many people. This isn't like video of Gronk dancing with his shirt off. Just GOING to the club really isn't a big deal.

Actually, Ive never been gambling, back in the day I was more about going ot the bar, to drink and for woman,lol.

Yes your right, maybe he just went to the bar/club, just to drink forget about his no show at the game. Instead of what Gronk did out dancing and partying like nothing had happened.

I guess I was just speculating that Harden was out having a good time, partying it up like Gronk did a few years ago.

So looking back that was probably wrong to think,as I dont think anyone has pictures of Harden out dancing and having a good time like he just won a playoff series,lol.

It may have been he was just sitting on a bar stool drinking, but as tired as he looked during the game, maybe he should have went home and went to bed.

[23]

Quote: Originally Posted by coogrfan

It is not "emo" to expect Harden to have the good sense to refrain from partying around town mere hours after he had been a complete no-show in an elimination game...again. It's just common sense.

I disagree.

I remember duncan and the spurs did it after a game. One of their guys got wasted.

Fans sitting there angry posting online while those guys went out.


And yes many rockets fans are emo

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[wwharton]

Quote: Originally Posted by CaseIH

Actually, Ive never been gambling, back in the day I was more about going ot the bar, to drink and for woman,lol. Yes your right, maybe he just went to the bar/club, just to drink forget about his no show at the game. Instead of what Gronk did out dancing and partying like nothing had happened. I guess I was just speculating that Harden was out having a good time, partying it up like Gronk did a few years ago. So looking back that was probably wrong to think,as I dont think anyone has pictures of Harden out dancing and having a good time like he just won a playoff series,lol. It may have been he was just sitting on a bar stool drinking, but as tired as he looked during the game, maybe he should have went home and went to bed.

Yeah, picture having a bad day at work and wanting to go to the bar... get a drink, watch a game, not think about it for a minute.

We should actually be just talking about his horrible play anyway. I think it started at the end of the game before when he was heavily criticized for turning back into the Harden from the year before. Blamed for basically single handedly losing that game. I'm sure he caught it a bit in the locker room too.

Next game he comes out either hesitant or pissed and making a point. I think it was a little bit of both. Either way, he was trying to NOT be the guy he was at the end of the previous game.

[CaseIH]

Quote: Originally Posted by wwharton

Yeah, picture having a bad day at work and wanting to go to the bar... get a drink, watch a game, not think about it for a minute. We should actually be just talking about his horrible play anyway. I think it started at the end of the game before when he was heavily criticized for turning back into the Harden from the year before. Blamed for basically single handedly losing that game. I'm sure he caught it a bit in the locker room too. Next game he comes out either hesitant or pissed and making a point. I think it was a little bit of both. Either way, he was trying to NOT be the guy he was at the end of the previous game.

I know Harden hasnt showed up before in big playoff moments, but it wasnt for lack of effort offensively that is,lol, it was just bad games, and at times forcing things. This time however, he was very passive, not shooting much wouldnt bother me, if he knew he didnt have it, but he wasnt trying to drive and set others up. It was like he didnt have any energy, was tired, dead legs, etc.
Im not a big one for this whole resting players as in sitting out games. But I do wonder if D Antoni only playing 7 guys in game 5 played a big factor in why Harden looked tired, and played with no energy. He wasnt the only 1 on that team who looked a little tired. Outside of Ariza and Capella, most of them looked to be wore down.