Just as drawn up - first Howard, then Harden, then Parsons

I mean we are talking about only 3 games here, so it's just for fun, it doesn't really matter. We've seen Lin and Parsons for over a year(2 years for Parsons), so they are proven.

But the OP is talking about the 3 games in particular. Lin is our second leading scorer in roughly only 30 MPG. He is also 2nd in the entire NBA in scoring on drives. Harden is 3rd. Outside of the TOs, Lin has been very very good. Morey tweeted about his conversion on drives to the basket during preseason, and so far that has carried over to the real games. Hope it continues.

Parsons role on this team is to convert the open shots created by Harden/Howard/Lin. And so far he is shooting 16% from 3. Not that it matters, we know he will shoot in the high 30s in the end. But this thread was talking about 3 games, hence my comment you responded to.

 

Parsons had one spectacular game while Lin has been solid throughout three, so I'd say Lin has had a bigger impact. Doesn't matter anyways cause I don't see either as our 3rd star. We have 2 stars and a bunch of really good role players.

 

You are perfectly right here.
If a player plays consistent in every game, he is definitely not an x-factor, by definition.
When you say Howard, Harden and Parsons are x-factors, you are implying that they have not been playing consistently. :grin:

 

Uh oh! You just increased the hit rates of this thread.

 

Houston fans just plain don't like Lin, huh? Can't even get credit when credit is due. Never have I seen a forum where people have to apologize to being a fan of a player. "I like Lin, but...." "I'm not a LOF...."

 

To me what's important is that any number of players (Howard, Harden, parsons, Lin) can be aggressive in creating their own offense if the defense gives them room. The key is remaining aggressive and ready when the defense focuses on the other players. If they wait for Howard or harden to create on their own and the ball sticks then our offense blows. Any one of these guys has to always keep themselves mentally in the game to step up their aggression at any point in time.

 

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Agreed.

 

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Good god, let's all stop being so sensitive. I know what OP meant, and he has a point. Parsons was man of the match (as they say in soccer games) against Utah.

 

Oh!!! You just HAD TO GO THERE!!!

 

It's because he does not look like an nba player. I think that's why they say that.

 

You have to be the top in your category to be considered a superstar. Harden is one of the best shooting guards and Howard is the best center in the game.

 

Parsons had a good half game over the course of 3 games, and suddenly he's our 3rd star.

He certainly has the potential, but so far he's proven nothing. We talking about a sample of 3 games and he only played well for half of the game.

 

Parsons is so damn overrated. The dude is just a good complementary player. He ain't no 3rd star.

 

Love Parsons. Hope yesterday snaps him out of the little funk he's in as I know he's capable.

 

Since games are usually won in the 4Q, I'd say Harden and Howard usually closes us out. Last night, it was both Parsons and Lin who stepped up and played that role, nicely too. Of course, along with Harden and Howard. My point is, as long as any of these 2 (include Garcia & Casspi in that group) play well in the 4th, we should be fine.

 

Damn the LOFs are a touchy bunch aren't they. Excuse Clutchfans for not making every thread about Lin.

 

I wonder if Parsons' halves vs the Jazz were reversed would it change the response he is getting. Instead of Rockets sucking the first half and Parsons keeping them within striking distance, it's Parsons coming on strong holding the Jazz at bay while the rest of the team stunk it up...

 

Two stars.
Several great role players.
A few works in progress.

ETA: I do think it's incredibly premature to write Chandler off as mediocre/overrated. He had a slow start last season too, but I don't think you can discount the enormous impact he had once he got rolling.