James Harden Explains What Went Wrong In Rockets Season Opener

19 points isn't what you expect from Harden.

BYAlexander ColeOct 25, 20192.4K Views

James Harden and Russell Westbrook make up one of the most talked-about duos in the NBA right now. The two played together back in Oklahoma City and fans are hoping they can rekindle their exceptional chemistry. On Thursday night, they had the opportunity to prove their worth as they took on the Milwaukee Bucks in the Houston Rockets season opener. In the end, it was a rough night for Harden who only put up 19 points as the Rockets lost by a score of 117-111.

The Bucks got a nice amount of offense from their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo who went off for 30 points and a triple-double. Harden and Giannis are MVP contenders so pundits were curious to see how they would stack up against one another. After the game, Harden admitted that much of the blame for the loss was on him, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.

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Harden and the Rockets were one of the most scrutinized teams in the league last season due to their lack of playoff success. Harden was a prolific scorer throughout the regular season but the postseason performances left a lot to be desired.

Having said that, there is still plenty of basketball left to be played this season so Rockets fans shouldn't get too worried just yet.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.