Fifty-three thoughts from the nine NBA games played on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, in solemn recognition of the 53rd anniversary of his assassination. In the spirit of inclusion, there is at least one thought about all 18 teams that participated Monday.
Thoughts on the Nets and Bucks
1. I don’t know how much James Harden weighs. Neither do you. But we can all see he’s heavier than his usual playing shape at the moment. The evidence of his protest of opening the season with the Rockets is in plain view. And his new coach, Steve Nash, twice on Monday brought up that Harden is not in prime condition. He is also, it turns out, the first Net to ever score 30 or more points in his first two games.
2. “We have a terrific performance team,” Nash said. “The reality is that they’re almost playing defense trying to protect him. He is playing games. He played about 40 minutes the last game. It’s about recovery and rejuvenation.
