Our backcourt

[DeAleck]

Harden + Lin = 49 pts + 20 ast + 10 rb + 8 stl

I know it's mostly Harden, but Lin was really good too. Are we having one of the best backcourts in the NBA again?

[jsonic6]

Lin +23
Harden +18

Beardsanity 2013

[lean]

713 backcourt is sick

[DeAleck]

Francis and Mobley can rest in peace now.

[durvasa]

We're missing a competent backup PG, though. We've been spoiled the last couple years having Lowry and then Dragic as backup.

Douglas looked terrible out there.

[SRR21]

ESPN Stats & Info ‏@ESPNStatsInfo
Jeremy Lin was a +23 for Rockets in his debut. That's the 2nd-best plus-minus for him in any game in his career.

[thejav]

let macahado back up lin please and cut morris..

[A_3PO]

Originally Posted by durvasa We're missing a competent backup PG, though. We've been spoiled the last couple years having Lowry and then Dragic as backup. Douglas looked terrible out there.

Watching the Knicks last year, I can't remember ever seeing Toney Douglas hit a shot. He's a disaster out there. When Harden and Lin are on the floor at the same time, they flow together and the offense runs well with two guys that create well for others. Lin on the bench makes Harden easy to defend and the Rockets offense breaks down. Watching them explode back after Lin came back in was beautiful.

Is there a way to know what Harden shot and how many TOs he had when Lin was on the bench?

If Pat Pat was healthy, Rockets would have easily won by over 20. Morris has no NBA future and should go to Europe or China.

[trowa]

i think we have one of the best back court in the nba.
other good back court is:
denvor - iggy and lawson
supposedly good back court:
lakers - kobe and nash
nets - dwill and joe johnson

[CCorn]

I'm curious to see Dwill and JoJo. Dwill has never had a SG playing next to him, might be scary good.

Nash Kobe will be lethal if they can figure it out.

I also think Westbrook Martin will be very good.

[topfive]

Harden leads the league in scoring.

[bluffkin]

Originally Posted by durvasa We're missing a competent backup PG, though. We've been spoiled the last couple years having Lowry and then Dragic as backup. Douglas looked terrible out there.

We will get one come trade deadline and more importantly for the playoffs!

[TEXNIFICENT]

Originally Posted by lean 713 backcourt is sick

I LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NIKEstrad]

Originally Posted by durvasa We're missing a competent backup PG, though. We've been spoiled the last couple years having Lowry and then Dragic as backup. Douglas looked terrible out there.

Yeah. If Cook isn't going to contribute, I'm really bummed we got rid of Livingston. I think he at least would have been a steadying influence. Douglas was really painful to watch out there.

Curious to see if Machado actually avoids a trip to the NBDL and makes his way into the rotation. For all of his flaws, he is a playmaker.

Harden isn't going to be able to play 44 minutes a night, especially if he's also doing the majority of the ball handling duties when Lin is resting.

Harden really was giving me visions of McGrady in his prime, which is a hell of a thing to say. He's a truly terrific decision maker with the ball, which is such a rare thing for an elite scorer. He imposed his will all over the game in so many different ways. I just don't want what happened to TMac to happen to him, and a guy like Machado who can get the 2nd unit easy baskets would be really valuable in lessening the load.

Also, Delfino answered your perimeter shooter question.

[durvasa]

Originally Posted by A_3PO Is there a way to know what Harden shot and how many TOs he had when Lin was on the bench?

Yeah, these type of stats will be available on NBA.com. It will be interesting to track Harden's production with and without Lin on the floor (and vice versa) as the season progresses.

From a quick perusal of the play-by-plays, Harden shot 4/7 from the floor (including 3/6 from 3-point line) with Lin on the bench. He also had 3 turnovers, all coming pretty much in succession during the third quarter while Lin was on the bench.

[flamingdts]

Just throw Machado in there, he couldn't do worse than our current backup.

Heck, let White have a go as well. If Douglas can't make his shot, he can't do anything else.

[larsv8]

I remember those three quick turnovers, it was multiple fast breaks back and forth.

[RollsRoyce]

Originally Posted by lean 713 backcourt is sick

Bro, you should TM this, the 713 backcourt ftw!

[CCM721]

Originally Posted by A_3PO Watching the Knicks last year, I can't remember ever seeing Toney Douglas hit a shot. He's a disaster out there. When Harden and Lin are on the floor at the same time, they flow together and the offense runs well with two guys that create well for others. Lin on the bench makes Harden easy to defend and the Rockets offense breaks down. Watching them explode back after Lin came back in was beautiful. Is there a way to know what Harden shot and how many TOs he had when Lin was on the bench? If Pat Pat was healthy, Rockets would have easily won by over 20. Morris has no NBA future and should go to Europe or China.

Harden didn't look easy to defend a single time tonight, no matter who was on the floor..

[Brandyon]

Originally Posted by durvasa We're missing a competent backup PG, though. We've been spoiled the last couple years having Lowry and then Dragic as backup. Douglas looked terrible out there.

Other than Delfino, I don't think we have any proven talent on the bench.

I do my best not to get carried away by making knee-jerk reactions to small sample sizes. That being said, I doubt there are many tandums at the 1 & 2 in the league that will create as many opportunities for their teammates.

If you split Lebron James into two different people, you would be left with something like the Lin and Harden duo.