Justin Jett, Author at Def Pen

The Houston Rockets Offense Now Contains Fire and Ice

James Harden plays basketball methodically. It is the reason for his immense success and profound infamy. Each possession is accompanied by a frigid pace that bewilders defenders and freezes their…

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30 Teams in 30 Days: Oklahoma City Thunder 2019-20 Season Preview

The 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder made a trade with the 2019 Los Angeles Clippers in hopes of becoming the 2017 Los Angeles Clippers to ultimately turn into the 2012 Oklahoma…

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30 Teams in 30 Days: 2019-20 Indiana Pacers Season Preview

The Indiana Pacers are in a state of limbo. They have, what they believe to be, a certified superstar in Victor Oladipo — but his injuries have lowered their ceiling…

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Is Russell Westbrook ‘Exactly’ What the Rockets Needed?

“I know exactly what we need to do.” This sentiment laid down by James Harden following yet another playoff series loss to the Golden State Warriors, was confident yet predictably…

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Winners, Losers, and Bystanders in 2019 NBA Free Agency

Unlike other sports, NBA free agency is not a crapshoot of unwanted athletes. Free agency is rich in talent and even richer in contract size. This season was especially deep,…

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The Absolute Best 40 NBA Free Agents in 2019 Ranked

“They just need shooting.” “They just need shooting.” “They just need shooting.” A commonly-used phrase about a rare commodity. Shooting does not exist in excess in the NBA. It may…

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How James Harden Is Getting His Second Favorite Shot Stopped by Defenses

The inability to hit a floater crushed the Houston Rockets and James Harden in 2017 when the San Antonio Spurs left the middle of the court open. They left the…

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