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Rockets just couldn't hit 3s tonight.

#1081 LoLin, Feb 13, 2013

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It's funny how Mchale is so focused on holding each of Lin's turnovers accountable. Other than that Rockets had some wide open threes but did no knock them down. Lets hope that Mchale just relax because Rockets usually play better in the second half.
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It's called coaching you idiot! Coach will be harsh to him because they see something special in him, when was the last time you heard about coaches in Machado's face?

#1082 Akim523, Feb 13, 2013
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Lol @ Lin fans trying to sling **** at Harden, insecure idiots.
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Just ignore them buddy like I do. Seems you probably invite it..

#1083 tehG l i d e, Feb 13, 2013
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mclawson said: ↑

This place cracks me up sometimes. From the unbelievably clever McFail nickname to the people who think Lin is the best player ever to those who think he's the worst thing to happen to basketball. Everyone thinks they're a better coach than a Hall of Fame player that has his team overachieving (consensus by damned near every opposing team's announcers) to varying degrees. Yes, we suck at defense. It's something that needs work, but people act like McHale is oblivious to that fact. I'm sure it's worked on in practice. I'm sure it's near the top of their list of things to tweak and improve, but it's not something that happens overnight, especially team defense. But those guys that played pickup ball at the local rec center know better, of course. That's why they've turned down all of those head coaching jobs at the Y. Those poor 10 year olds are missing out.

Yes, his rotations are odd at times, but there are most likely reasons behind them that those calling him McFail can't quite see or grasp. They just know the people that they think (using the word loosely here, of course) should be playing, aren't playing or that those who they think should be sitting aren't sitting. He's by no means perfect as a coach, but he's helped a team that many predicted to win 18-28 games all year to a playoff contender.

Yes, we started out down 23 or something ridiculous in this game. It happens. Teams get hot for a quarter or half or even game. We've done it to other teams. Tonight it's happening to us. We cut it to 11 or 12, but now they built it back up. We will probably get back within 10 at some point, all without out best player (no, not Lin). Yes, we will most likely lose by double digits. Is it disappointing? Sure. Will McHale use it to teach? Probably. Games like this are a good time to try new sets, player combinations, defensive schemes, and even inbounds plays.

But hate on, haters. Keep using that clever epithet. I'll keep watching a team come into its own, develop an identity, and growing.
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welcome to the gamethread

#1084 hotballa, Feb 13, 2013
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Parsons should just chuck it. Game is over. No one wants to play this game. The clippers just messing around.
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Asik should just chuck it. Game is over. No one wants to play this game. The clippers just messing around.

#1085 tor.rocks, Feb 13, 2013
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Never liked Mchale as a player or a coach. He's one of those guys that criticizes everyone but never recognizes his own faults.

#1086 Good Times, Feb 13, 2013
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they didn't show McHale yelling at Lin did they .. only mentioned it when he got TO
Lin is the only one who can win this game 4 us along with Parsons we got out rebounded badly TO's have 2 get them 3's goin 2 get back in

#1087 lin7rox, Feb 13, 2013

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mclawson said: ↑

This place cracks me up sometimes. From the unbelievably clever McFail nickname to the people who think Lin is the best player ever to those who think he's the worst thing to happen to basketball. Everyone thinks they're a better coach than a Hall of Fame player that has his team overachieving (consensus by damned near every opposing team's announcers) to varying degrees. Yes, we suck at defense. It's something that needs work, but people act like McHale is oblivious to that fact. I'm sure it's worked on in practice. I'm sure it's near the top of their list of things to tweak and improve, but it's not something that happens overnight, especially team defense. But those guys that played pickup ball at the local rec center know better, of course. That's why they've turned down all of those head coaching jobs at the Y. Those poor 10 year olds are missing out.

Yes, his rotations are odd at times, but there are most likely reasons behind them that those calling him McFail can't quite see or grasp. They just know the people that they think (using the word loosely here, of course) should be playing, aren't playing or that those who they think should be sitting aren't sitting. He's by no means perfect as a coach, but he's helped a team that many predicted to win 18-28 games all year to a playoff contender.

Yes, we started out down 23 or something ridiculous in this game. It happens. Teams get hot for a quarter or half or even game. We've done it to other teams. Tonight it's happening to us. We cut it to 11 or 12, but now they built it back up. We will probably get back within 10 at some point, all without out best player (no, not Lin). Yes, we will most likely lose by double digits. Is it disappointing? Sure. Will McHale use it to teach? Probably. Games like this are a good time to try new sets, player combinations, defensive schemes, and even inbounds plays.

But hate on, haters. Keep using that clever epithet. I'll keep watching a team come into its own, develop an identity, and growing.
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Bravo good sir, bravo!!!

#1088 34to11, Feb 13, 2013
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i actually like these kind of games. you can see how the team reacts.

#1089 LewLLOYD, Feb 13, 2013
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Well said mclawson, and I'm still hoping for a second half where we close the gap to within striking distance, with enough clock to make it possible to pull it off. That would make this game one of the amazing ones to remember this season.

mclawson said: ↑

This place cracks me up sometimes. From the unbelievably clever McFail nickname to the people who think Lin is the best player ever to those who think he's the worst thing to happen to basketball. Everyone thinks they're a better coach than a Hall of Fame player that has his team overachieving (consensus by damned near every opposing team's announcers) to varying degrees. Yes, we suck at defense. It's something that needs work, but people act like McHale is oblivious to that fact. I'm sure it's worked on in practice. I'm sure it's near the top of their list of things to tweak and improve, but it's not something that happens overnight, especially team defense. But those guys that played pickup ball at the local rec center know better, of course. That's why they've turned down all of those head coaching jobs at the Y. Those poor 10 year olds are missing out.

Yes, his rotations are odd at times, but there are most likely reasons behind them that those calling him McFail can't quite see or grasp. They just know the people that they think (using the word loosely here, of course) should be playing, aren't playing or that those who they think should be sitting aren't sitting. He's by no means perfect as a coach, but he's helped a team that many predicted to win 18-28 games all year to a playoff contender.

Yes, we started out down 23 or something ridiculous in this game. It happens. Teams get hot for a quarter or half or even game. We've done it to other teams. Tonight it's happening to us. We cut it to 11 or 12, but now they built it back up. We will probably get back within 10 at some point, all without out best player (no, not Lin). Yes, we will most likely lose by double digits. Is it disappointing? Sure. Will McHale use it to teach? Probably. Games like this are a good time to try new sets, player combinations, defensive schemes, and even inbounds plays.

But hate on, haters. Keep using that clever epithet. I'll keep watching a team come into its own, develop an identity, and growing.
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#1090 redearth, Feb 13, 2013
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Pizza_Da_Hut said: ↑

So... Where the hell is Jeremy Lin? Seriously? I think we got fooled into thinking he was worth his contract. Harden isn't in the game Lin, this is your team tonight. God, can you guys imagine what this season would have been like if we didn't get Harden? Jesus, Kmart and Lin no defense and limitted scoring.
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Are you even watching the game or just trolling? Lin and Parsons are the only ones showing up.

#1091 YoungGods, Feb 13, 2013
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mclawson said: ↑

This place cracks me up sometimes. From the unbelievably clever McFail nickname to the people who think Lin is the best player ever to those who think he's the worst thing to happen to basketball. Everyone thinks they're a better coach than a Hall of Fame player that has his team overachieving (consensus by damned near every opposing team's announcers) to varying degrees. Yes, we suck at defense. It's something that needs work, but people act like McHale is oblivious to that fact. I'm sure it's worked on in practice. I'm sure it's near the top of their list of things to tweak and improve, but it's not something that happens overnight, especially team defense. But those guys that played pickup ball at the local rec center know better, of course. That's why they've turned down all of those head coaching jobs at the Y. Those poor 10 year olds are missing out.

Yes, his rotations are odd at times, but there are most likely reasons behind them that those calling him McFail can't quite see or grasp. They just know the people that they think (using the word loosely here, of course) should be playing, aren't playing or that those who they think should be sitting aren't sitting. He's by no means perfect as a coach, but he's helped a team that many predicted to win 18-28 games all year to a playoff contender.

Yes, we started out down 23 or something ridiculous in this game. It happens. Teams get hot for a quarter or half or even game. We've done it to other teams. Tonight it's happening to us. We cut it to 11 or 12, but now they built it back up. We will probably get back within 10 at some point, all without out best player (no, not Lin). Yes, we will most likely lose by double digits. Is it disappointing? Sure. Will McHale use it to teach? Probably. Games like this are a good time to try new sets, player combinations, defensive schemes, and even inbounds plays.

But hate on, haters. Keep using that clever epithet. I'll keep watching a team come into its own, develop an identity, and growing.
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You also do not grasp the reason behind his odd rotations and keeping harden playing for 40+minutes, right?

Are you saying we should never comment on a coach's decision or a player's performance because they are the professionals...

That's fine to me.

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Pizza_Da_Hut said: ↑

So... Where the hell is Jeremy Lin? Seriously? I think we got fooled into thinking he was worth his contract. Harden isn't in the game Lin, this is your team tonight. God, can you guys imagine what this season would have been like if we didn't get Harden? Jesus, Kmart and Lin no defense and limitted scoring.
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Are you watching the game? He hasn't played bad minus the turnover that got McHale yelling at him. Also, you're acting as if he's getting a max deal or something. It'd be like telling Mike Conley why are you not dominating since Z-Bo is out tonight, we're paying you $8 million a year.

#1093 munco, Feb 13, 2013

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We need Harden, becuz instead of scrubs taking shots, he would be the one taking the shots. This game would be within reach if we had him, sigh...

#1094 Karolik, Feb 13, 2013
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Pizza_Da_Hut said: ↑

So... Where the hell is Jeremy Lin? Seriously? I think we got fooled into thinking he was worth his contract. Harden isn't in the game Lin, this is your team tonight. God, can you guys imagine what this season would have been like if we didn't get Harden? Jesus, Kmart and Lin no defense and limitted scoring.
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49 points in the half, and you're saying this would be a terrible team without Harden? Right now, defense is the problem and Harden isn't even considered a good defensive player.

#1095 EarlIII, Feb 13, 2013
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Akim523 said: ↑

It's called coaching you idiot! Coach will be harsh to him because they see something special in him, when was the last time you heard about coaches in Machado's face?
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Harden and Parsons are special players but they don't get the same treatment from Mchale...

#1096 gate470, Feb 13, 2013
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It's called coaching you idiot! Coach will be harsh to him because they see something special in him, when was the last time you heard about coaches in Machado's face?
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Both of Lin's TOs are bad passes. The first one he telegraphed and CP3 read it perfectly. The 2nd one he tried to bounce pass between 3 defenders. Not a good decision.

#1097 LoLin, Feb 13, 2013
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Pizza_Da_Hut said: ↑

So... Where the hell is Jeremy Lin? Seriously? I think we got fooled into thinking he was worth his contract. Harden isn't in the game Lin, this is your team tonight. God, can you guys imagine what this season would have been like if we didn't get Harden? Jesus, Kmart and Lin no defense and limitted scoring.
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We lost to them at home and they didn't have Chris Paul.

#1098 Steal&Deal, Feb 13, 2013

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The hatred is strong, in this thread. LOL!

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Lin should go lowry on mctalky! No the yelling is good, but at the same time mchale should let him work his problems out instead of just sitting him. if you're going to sit him, you have to do that for all your turnover prone players, which from game to game can be any of them.
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lin has more balls than that. if he didn't he'd go play in the wnba where the coaches can't yell at their players too much otherwise they start to cry.

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