Having seen James Harden less than a week before facing Harden and the Rockets on Monday, Bucks coach Jason Kidd described Harden much as coaches described him for years. Harden scored more against the Bucks last week than Kidd typically did, making 14 of 25 shots for 38 points, but Kidd was impressed with the way Harden similarly controls games as a point guard.
"He puts a lot pressure on the defense," Kidd said. "His basketball IQ is very high. He's seen a lot of different defenses so he knows what's open. He's very patient. Give him credit.