NBA news: James Harden thinks Houston Rockets will win the NBA title this season

In a recent interview with a sports channel, James Harden admitted that he thinks the Houston Rockets will win the NBA 2019-20 championship. Harden was asked if he thought the Rockets should win, to which he said yes. The interview took place before the Rockets and LA Clippers game on Wednesday night, which the Rockets won 102-93. Harden was the top scorer with 47 points. 

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James Harden thinks that the Rockets will win this season

Harden also spoke about his teammate Russell Westbrook. He said that he has not made any adjustments to his game and wants to make it comfortable for Westbrook. He added that their dynamic off-court is also different, and Westbrook brings an easy friendship and energy to the court. This season, 38.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 8.2 assists. He scored his season-high 59 points against the Washington Wizards on October 31. 

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The Rockets have won the NBA title twice, the last one dating back to 1995. In the interview, Harden agreed that this might be his best opportunity to win the NBA title. He added that he wants to take advantage of the opportunity, and get the NBA title.

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