Stephen A: Carmelo Anthony is being scapegoated | First Take

Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman offer their takes on whether Carmelo Anthony should be solely to blame for the struggles of the Houston Rockets. Stephen A. explains that there are defensive struggles that have held them back, and Mike D'Antoni has not prioritized defense enough. Max Kellerman says that Carmelo Anthony has just not been performing as well as he should be.

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