Yea i agree with you in match ups but come on frustrating possessions that were lost because we couldn't rebound. Dmo was also playing better than Delfino so how about we put him in. Bucks missed shots we just couldn't get their rebounds.
Teams are adjusting - getting back in transition much quicker. While the Rox get tired and stop running up the floor immediately after made baskets or rebounds. 2-3 times today the ball-handler was the first one down the court...
Go check how many points, assist, and steals Harden had and if you think that's a bad game than you're just full of hate dude. He made some mistakes so did EVERYONE... And T-Rob played 8 minutes... Really... Smh...
Parsons said poor defence caused the loss. He looked pretty upset. I missed what McHale said. But the ABC reporter blame the loss on no offensive rebounds.
Some guy said he was the best perimeter defender on the team I was at the game Lin wasn't that great one on one. He plays good within team defense but one on one from what see Jennings could get whatever he wanted to. To me Lin tries and he tries hard I respect it and he will get better but in no way is he the best perimeter defender.
Harden has the ball a lot more in his hands than Lin. Lin has had 7 TO games too. Harden didn't get calls he usually does, causing more TO's. If you want to compare, Harden played much better than Lin, who was invisible for most of the game and had a tendency to drive and throw up airballs (luckly a couple of those were saved by Asik) in the 4th quarter. Harden's D has always been suspect, nothing new here. Could have and should have won the game regardless, Harden did his part.
No...Mavs loss tonight. A loss by the Blazers tonight and Lakers loss tomorrow means this game never happened.
It doesn't matter how good Harden plays you got to many people that want Lin to be Harden on this board. I hope we go to the playoffs I can't wait to see Lin in the playoffs he needs that... A lot of our guys need the experience.
That's just give and take. Whatever Harden gave the team on offense today, he gave it up on the defensive end. That's just fact. Same with Parsons (except that one play where he drew an offensive foul). Not saying Lin was great - he was meh - but at least he wasn't an active liability on the defensive end.
Here we go again. Blowing leads to bad teams. Hope we don't look back in 2 months regretting this game..
Coming into the season Parsons had a reputation for good defense. Funny how his offense improved but his defense cratered.
We are primed for a big 2014.... We are an attractive team and we have a gunslinger as a GM..... We are the envy of all 1st round road kill....
I've been frustrated with Lin this year but I'm not going to go all, "we need another PG!". You do realize that Lins had to make the biggest adjustment on the team right? Making a ball dominant guard change his game to fit the team and play next to another ball dominant guard isn't easy. Yes, I understand why it needed to be done since Harden is the superior player but don't crap on Lin bc he's not adjusting or improving fast enough for you. Morey and Parsons have said that Lins had to make the biggest adjustment and his position is the toughest one. Most PG's are ball dominant so if they came here, they'd have to change their game up and adjust, just like Lin (unless you're cp3). He'll get better, don't hate.
That is still too many by Harden. My issue with him is that he goes on these 3-4 game streaks of 5-8 turnovers when the refs swallow their whistles. I have never had a problem with Lin's turnover numbers, I get frustrated that he disappears for long periods of time.
Just curious who do you think is the best perimeter defender on the rockets? According to RAPM defensive statistics Lin is the best.
