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Variety provides spice of defense

Photo: David J. Phillip, Associated Press

Rockets guard James Harden (center) passing under pressure from Warriors forwards Harrison Barnes (40) and Draymond Green during the first half of Game 3, hit only 3 of 16 shots Saturday after averaging 33 points per game in the first two games of the Western Conference finals.

HOUSTON — James Harden said he knew a defensive adjustment was coming in Saturday’s Game 3. But the Houston shooting guard didn’t know what it would be.

“He’s one of the best that we have in this league,” Harden said of Warriors defensive coordinator Ron Adams.