James Harden & Chris Paul Reportedly Had War Of Words After Game 6 Loss

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The two reportedly had it out after the team got eliminated by the Warriors.

Despite being at a clear advantage with Kevin Durant out of the lineup for Golden State, the Houston Rockets were unable to knock off the defending champs in the second round of the playoffs. The two stars of the team, James Harden and Chris Paul were given a heavy dose of the blame for the loss and many felt they didn't do enough to give their team a spot in the Western Conference Finals. After the deciding Game 6, Harden and Paul got into a "verbal exchange" where they showcased their frustrations with each other, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Sources close to the team say the two got into it in the locker room before parting ways, as Paul went to the podium for the postgame press conference, while Harden ended up going elsewhere. This war of words ended up taking place away from the public which is why we aren't hearing about it until now.

James Harden & Chris Paul Reportedly Had War Of Words After Game 6 Loss
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In Charania's report, he also speaks about how Paul was unhappy with Mike D'Antoni's offense and that it seemed to be stagnating throughout the year. D'Antoni is due for a contract extension so the coach will have to figure it out quickly if the Rockets want to make sure they don't have a repeat of this season, next year.


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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.
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