Charles Barkley: ‘Teams Shouldn’t Double Harden Or Westbrook, Defend Them 1-On-1 And Let Them Get Their 35 Each. That’s Only 70.’

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James Harden and Russell Westbrook are one of the hardest duos in the league to stop.

Together, they have the Rockets near the top of the standings, and you can expect them to be a fierce opponent in the post-season. But when it comes to a gameplan, Charles Barkley has an idea on how you beat them — simply let Harden and Russ score.

“Teams shouldn’t double Harden or Westbrook, defend them 1-on-1 and let them get their 35 each. That’s only 70.”

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The idea here seems to imply that the Rockets would have trouble scoring outside of Harden and Westbrook. If you let them do their thing (to a degree) and hold their teammates to minimal production, it could be enough to get the win.

Both Harden and Russ have seen a lot of slack for their playstyle over the years. Though they are among the league leaders in assists, they often demand the ball to work and are known to jack up tons of shots — shots that are often ill-advised.

Without a center, it might prove even more challenging to find some points outside of the two main stars. But, we’ll see if any teams decide to adopt the Charles Barkley mentality.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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