James Harden struggles in the big games where he doesn't get his usual stack of free throws.
I agree. Not crazy about his game. Relies too much on being a pinball... sometimes that contact he creates just leads to offensive fouls and turnovers, like tonight.
Bummer if you're a Houston fan, because I don't think Howard is going to play any better. 32/14 with 4 blocks is a very strong game despite the fact that he faded in the second half. Honestly think he lazed his way through the regular season and just doesn't have the wind to dominate an entire game right now - I really doubt that he has it in him to string together two halves like the first one he had tonight.