Look, James Harden. I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed.
The MVP-caliber shooting guard leads the Houston Rockets, but he guided them down a losing path during the first week of the season, while a few other NBA teams underwhelmed, too.
Though a slow start doesn’t doom a given franchise, some playoff contenders like the Rockets must dig themselves out of a small hole. Each team will bounce back. The question is how soon?
New Orleans Pelicans
Injuries are a serious problem in New Orleans.