“James Harden is too big a liability!”: Skip Bayless does not like the Nets’ chances to win Game 7 against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks

Co-Host of the Undefeated Skip Bayless fears that James Harden and his inconsistency may cost the Nets Game 7 against the Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks came storming out tonight. After a Game 5 which was mostly known for Kevin Durant and his brilliance, the Bucks took control in Game 6. The hosts did not give up their lead even a single time, and led the entire game, from wire to wire. With this win, the Bucks have now tied the series again and forced a Game 7.

Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo showed up big time for the Bucks tonight. Khris scored a game-high 38 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. Giannis scored 30 points and grabbed 17 rebounds. For the Nets, Kevin Durant led the way with 32 points and 11 rebounds. James Harden upped his performance, scoring 16 points, dishing 7 assists, and grabbing 5 rebounds.

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Despite shooting better from the distance, the rebounds and the free throws hurt the Nets a lot. The Bucks made their way to the charity stripe 28 times and made 23 of those. However, the Nets went to the line 14 times and only made 8 free throws.

Skip Bayless blames James Harden for the Nets’ loss

James Harden, while being back, is not actually back. The player we have on the floor looks like a shell of James Harden. Skip Bayless took note of the same and made sure to bring it up in his tweets.

Harden, despite contributing more than he did in Game 5, had his movement restricted more than the other day. This did not sit right with Skip.

I am shocked by James Harden’s lack of mobility tonight. I thought he’d be 50% quicker and more confident in explosive driving. HE LOOKS EVEN MORE STAND-STILL PROTECTIVE OF HIS HAMSTRING THAN HE WAS IN GAME 5. He’s a liability as a playmaker and defender.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) June 18, 2021

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Not only did Skip rip apart Harden for tonight’s showing, but he went as far to say that Harden is the reason the Nets would fall short in Game 7.

Hard to see the Nets winning a Game 7, even at home, with James Harden this much of a limited liability.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) June 18, 2021

James Harden looks nowhere close to his 100% and it shows. However, it would be interesting to see how the Nets try and hold off the Bucks in Game 7. The final game of the series would take place on Saturday.