How did Lin get almost 10 assist if Lin wasn't the one getting them the ball? You are so blind. So OKC didn't focus on Lin at all? What about all the double teams on him? You expect Harden to have a hard time scoring but not Lin? He had just a much pressure as Harden.
I love you posts. When players make shots, it's because Lin is a poor defender. Doesn't matter if he was screened or not. When players miss shots, it's not because Lin is a good defender but because they missed. You just come across as someone incapable of being objective or give credit where it's due. Not surprising since you started this thread. You're desperate flailing reminds me of Toney Douglas. Lots of effort, little substance.
Were Westbrooks shots wide open looks or were they contested by Lin? And was Russ getting into the paint because he was beating Lin off the bounce or because Lin was getting picked off. Better question did you watch the game?
you guys need to watch the game again... especially watch it when TD comes in the game Westbrook... just tore him up... without using picks... and then compare it to Lin's D
Lin play 41 mins and score 6pts...that's unacceptable. He needs to shoot more and impose his will. I got a feeling that even if he's playing with a bunch of sorry players that can't shoot....he's just going to pass the ball around and let them shoot lol. At some point, he needs to wake up and be a threat on offense, you can't just play as facilitator all the time. Because what happened if Harden struggled? There is no more threat! You have to be aggressive and score. 2 FT at the line in 41 mins is unacceptable. This tells me he doesn't attack or looking to attack the basket at all.
So when other players makes their shots it's that simple. Next time another PG makes shots over Lin has nothing to do with Lin not guarding them well. BTW Westbrook usually takes alot more shots than Durrant, guess what he didn't this game, wonder why?
pssst I think its the Coaching... its goes back to when Lin was benched in that overtime game Sampson can bullshiet us and say TD is a better defender... but we all know its because Lin didnt follow the game plan... that was pass the ball and run to the 3 point line...
Who are "you guys"? I criticizes Lin's play all the time, his problem of picking up the dribble, jump in the air with no place to go, and of course, his poor shooting lately. I point out the aspect of his game, or his on court decision when they need improvement, but that's different from simply say "he sucks", "he is overpaid". Whoever make those comment towards any Rockets player is not a real Rockets fan. You cheer for their success, but point out when they not doing well.
I guess he's trying to say Westbrook is un-guardable since he can get any kind of shot he wants on pretty much anyone in the league. Pretty stupid if you ask me.
I don't know what game you were watching but his d on Westbrook was pretty good tonight. He played an ok game, I think he needs to be more aggressive on scoring but besides that he had a good game.
That comment over there is not simple, it is idiotic. Please do not insult others' intelligence. Next time we can just leave Westbrook alone on defence, since make it or miss it has nothing to do with defence.
<br> I gave legitimate reasons that you can agree with or not agree with. That's your opinion. You got overly defensive for no reason. Point out to me one instance I have said "he sucks" flat out. Or just dismissed him for any other obtuse reason. Till then thanks and l8rz
Lin plays the role that the coaches ask him to play. That's what team players do. D'Antoni told him to shoot whenever he's open, so he did. Woodson told him to try to get the ball more to Melo/Amare, so he did. The Rockets are asking him to share ball handling with Harden and look to facilitate first, so he is. Lin is always conscious of being a team leader and team player. It sets a horrible example and is disruptive to a locker room to disregard the coach's offensive plan. Lin is one of the last players that you can expect to break plays or ignore the gameplan. Is that better or worse for the Rockets? It's too early to say. At this point, it's hard to argue it's bad for the team since they're the youngest team in the league, with the least experience, with an all new roster of players that haven't played together and are close to being a .500 team. There's a lot of teams that would love to be in the Rockets' position.
I agree that's what Lin needs to improve on. I don't understand why people keep saying Lin is bad on defense. I thought he was going to be before the season started but that's not the case, he plays pretty good d. DM said that he is still having trouble stopping quick but not with acceleration when he gets all the way back from his injury he will be even better.
Lin wasn't aggressive on scoring because it was just impossible to score in this game. OKC was trapping the PNR hard from the guards & leaving Asik Patterson & Cook wide open. Our offense is so unimaginative that we are incredibly easy to beat. Literally good defensive teams all they have to do is defend two players & dare everyone else to beat them. We all saw how aggressive Harden was forcing things that weren't there & we all saw the result. Bad basketball. Lin made the right decision. Against the Raptors he was a lot more aggressive attacking wise because he was able to take what the defense gave him. The Raptors weren't defending the PNR like OKC did so he did his thing.
Outstanding observation Dei! Dei shutting up y'all dumbasses with pure basketball wisdom. -Lin hasn't been playing great defense against his last 3 borderline all star opponents, they just happen to miss. -Lin also doesn't give out assists, he's just lucky to be the last guy holding the ball before passing it to a shooter with an open look. -Lin doesn't get many steals, he just happens to be there when others lose the handle, sometimes they're just nice and willingly give Lin the ball.
He's got quick hands and creates steals, plays good help defense, but he can't stay with quicker guards. He gets beat off the dribble a lot. I realize he's still not 100% from the injury, but I don't think he's ever gonna be able to stay with guys like Westbrook...and he doesnt really have to. 99% of the league can't stay with Westbrook. If he can learn to hit a shot every once in a while people will stop negatively scrutinizing every aspect of his game.
There is a difference between being picked off & beat off the dribble. No PG in the NBA can rotate that quickly after being picked. That is where help defense comes in.
