| 5/2/2013 5:51:00 PM |
Description: Rockets shooting guard James Harden has strep throat, but he'll be available Friday for Game 6 against the Thunder. SOURCE: Royce Young, CBSSports.com | Insight: Harden made seven threes and scored 31 points Wednesday despite dealing with what initially was believed to be flu-like symptoms. He's averaging 26.4 ppg in the Rockets' first-round series against Oklahoma City. | | |
| 5/2/2013 9:45:00 AM |
Description: Rockets shooting guard James Harden was spectacular Wednesday in a Game 5 win over OKC. | Insight: Houston's bearded superstar shrugged off flu-like symptoms to lead the Rockets in scoring (31 points on 10-of-16 shooting). Harden was incredibly turnover-prone in Game 4 (10 turnovers) but in Game 5 he took much better care of the basketball (three turnovers in 42 minutes). Harden (7-of-9 from three-point range on Wednesday) and the Rockets will have a chance to tie the series at three games a piece Friday night in Houston. | | |
| 5/1/2013 9:26:00 PM |
Description: Houston guard James Harden will play in Wednesday's Game 5 against the Thunder despite missing shootaround because of flu-like symptoms. | Insight: Harden had a terrible game on Monday (10 turnovers) and he really hasn't played well all series (just 28-for-77 from the field). If the Rockets hope to advance, he'll need to turn things around in a hurry. | | |
| 5/1/2013 1:59:00 PM |
Description: Rockets shooting guard James Harden didn't participate in the Wednesday morning shootaround (illness), but is expected to play in the must-win Game 5. | Insight: Without Harden (25.3 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 4.3 apg, 2.3 spg in the playoffs) the Rockets can get ready for a May filled with tee times. Even with him they face an uphill battle to stay in the series with the Thunder. | | |
| 4/24/2013 10:06:00 PM |
Description: Rockets shooting guard James Harden had another off shooting night but he still managed to produce a game-high 36 points Wednesday in a three-point loss to Oklahoma City. | Insight: Harden went just 9-of-24 from the field but he was active on the boards (11 rebounds) and as usual, he made his living from the free throw line (17-for-20). He's averaging 28 ppg for the series. | | |
| 4/18/2013 9:38:00 AM |
Description: Houston guard James Harden had a brutal shooting night Wednesday in Los Angeles (8-for-25 from the field), but he still managed to lead his team in scoring with 30 points. | Insight: Harden (25.9 ppg, 5.8 apg, 4.9 rpg) also took a scary fall during the overtime period but he never came out of the game. Harden shot nearly 45 percent from the field in the first half but he hasn't been nearly as on target since the All-Star break (41.4 field goal percentage). | | |
| 4/3/2013 2:15:00 PM |
Description: Rockets shooting guard James Harden (foot) returned to practice Tuesday after missing two straight games and is probable for Wednesday's game against Sacramento after he said the foot "felt good." | Insight: Harden has been one of the best all-around players this season, averaging 26.0 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 5.8 apg, 1.9 spg and 2.3 threes per contest. If he's on the floor, he must be started. | | |
| 4/2/2013 4:31:00 PM |
Description: Rockets shooting guard James Harden (foot) returned to practice Tuesday after missing two straight games. | Insight: Harden said he sore foot felt "real good" Tuesday, according to Jason Friedman of Rockets.com. He should be able to play Wednesday. | | |
| 4/1/2013 7:42:00 PM |
Description: Rockets shooting guard James Harden will take a seat Monday against Orlando. He's still struggling with soreness in his right foot. | Insight: He missed Saturday's tilt against Los Angeles for the same reason. Expect the trio of James Anderson, Carlos Delfino and Francisco Garcia to pick up most of the slack in Harden's absence. | | |
| 4/1/2013 11:13:00 AM |
Description: Houston guard James Harden is doutbful for Monday's game against Orlando with a sore right foot. He missed the morning shootaround. | Insight: Harden is dealing with a nagging foot injury and didn't play on Saturday. He's been playing through it for the most part but this would be a second consecutive game on the sidelines. He's been a top-five fantasy player all season and this would be a huge blow to his owners. | | |
| 3/30/2013 7:23:00 PM |
Description: Houston guard James Harden is taking the night off Saturday against Los Angeles. | Insight: Harden is dealing with a nagging foot injury. He's been playing through it for the most part so we're considering Saturday just a maintenance day for the franchise guard. Carlos Delfino (10.6 ppg) will probably get the start in Harden's place. | | |
| 3/28/2013 9:36:00 AM |
Description: Rockets shooting guard James Harden has gone ice cold the last five games with 28 field goals on 79 attempts (.354). He's still averaging 24.2 ppg due to his free-throw shooting (52-of-59, .881). | Insight: Harden will have shooting slumps like this once a month before getting back to his usual top-notch production. Fortunately, when his shot isn't falling he can still count on free throws to get his points. You should never even consider removing him from the lineup. | | |
| Hot | 3/24/2013 10:03:00 PM |
Description: Rockets shooting guard James Harden knocked in the game-winning shot Sunday against San Antonio. | Insight: Harden finished with 29 points, nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks. As usual, he drew a ton of fouls (15-for-17 from the free throw line). Harden can be a bit turnover-prone from time to time but Sunday he only turned the ball over once in 40 minutes. He's now scored at least 20 points in each of his last five games, averaging 27.2 ppg over that span. | | |
| 3/20/2013 10:51:00 PM |
Description: Houston guard James Harden finished with 29 points Wednesday in a win over Utah. | Insight: Like always, Harden made his living at the free throw line, knocking down his first 17 before missing his final attempt of the night. He's shooting 85.9 percent from that distance this season. | | |
| 3/15/2013 10:35:00 PM |
Description: Rockets shooting guard James Harden had 37 points on just 16 field-goal attempts Friday against Minnesota. He made 8-of-16 from the field, 5-of-10 from 3-point range and 16-of-18 from the foul line and added eight assists and seven rebounds. | Insight: Harden is playing through foot soreness but it doesn't look like it's really going to hinder him at all. | | |
| 3/15/2013 7:27:00 PM |
Description: Rockets shooting guard James Harden (foot) will play Friday versus Minnesota. | Insight: Harden is dealing with foot soreness and hasn't been his usual aggressive self lately but he is still averaging 24.8 points and 7.8 assists in March. Keep him in your lineup. | | |
| 3/15/2013 1:33:00 PM |
Description: Rockets shooting guard James Harden (foot) practiced Thursday, but will be a game-time decision for friday's contest with Minnesota. | Insight: It's unusual to practice and not play so put him in your lineup as you normally would unless you hear from us that he's sidelined. | | |
| 3/12/2013 3:55:00 PM |
Description: Rockets shooting guard James Harden (foot) practiced Tuesday and is expected to play Wednesday, according to Jason Friedman of Rockets.com. | Insight: Harden got a day off Monday to rest his sore right foot but doesn't expect to miss any time. Play him as you normally would. | | |
| 3/7/2013 9:55:00 AM |
Description: Rockets shooting guard James Harden registered 28 points on 5-of-17 shooting Wednesday at Dallas. | Insight: Harden, who also handed out nine assists, was a perfect 16-of-16 from the charity stripe. He's averaging 10 free throw attempts per game this season, most in the NBA. | | |
| 3/1/2013 2:00:00 PM |
Description: Houston guard James Harden (knee) didn't practice Thursday, but made it through the Friday morning shootaround and is expected to play against Orlando Friday night. | Insight: Harden banged knees with Monta Ellis during Wednesday's game but still played 38 minutes. He's been a fantasy stud from the moment he put on the Rockets uniform (26.4 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 5.7 apg, 1.9 spg, 2.1 threes). | | |
