ClutchFans Game Thread: Pacers @ Rockets 3/27/2013

stop overrating them

thats part of the problem

 

At least he would be on the record with his displeasure instead of smiling while getting crapped on. The front office might also do a little something about it especially if Les likes him as much as people claim.

 

The point is Vogel responded every time we got close. Mchale's problem isn't just about the substitution, he has put too much burden on Harden, played him too many minutes. The ball got super sticky late in the game because Harden was forcing the issue.

Yes I understand harden is the best player on this team by far, but it's pretty evident that this is not Harden's fav matchup, instead of letting harden gone out of control, he should've tried other options. Superstar needs coaching too.

 

Problem is that aggressive style of play are t/o prone.

 

So can we all agree that we should bench harden and look to trade in the off season....Kobe might be available? What do you guys think?

 

We just got flat-out beaten up. They were bigger, stronger, meaner, and, worst of all, smarter than us. Should've pulled a Pop and sat Harden tonight, given Anderson a shot.

 

Guys, it's not Harden versus Lin...at least not for me, a Lin fan. What pisses me off a bit is some erratic subs by McFail...whether it involves Lin or other players. I feel, in close games, he should stick with his best players aka starters to finish the game. This is how you develop chemistry and can do damage in the long term.

 

not a good game for the two 8m players

 

He probably saw Asik about 3 steps behind every play and decided he could do better on the bench. I happen to agree with him. I saw nothing from Asik to make me want him to be on the floor.NOTHING. He was absolutely owned . The best place for a guy who is not wanting to bust it is the bench...and that's where he was. I despise how he makes a pass in the backcourt....starts walking, then a slight jog and FINALLY shows up in the offense with 16 secs left....and he shouldn't be winded with all the time on the bench.

 

My apologies. Keep complaining. . . .

 

What if by doing that they didn't make the playoffs?

 

our team is positive and has hope for the future but I am not so sure about the coaching staff, especially the way McHale is coaching, allowing Harden to play so many minutes until his body would give up. not sure when but he is pushing him to the limits. It is not positive for Lin under this coaching staff. When he plays good or bad, he still have the same minutes. More bench minutes than the bench players. It does sound right if you are a starter. not very encouraging.

 

On the plus side, the HEAT LOSE!

 

So can we all agree that the rockets should bench harden and look for a trade in the off season?

 

In the first quarter, Lin had three straight turnovers leading to 6 easy points for the Pacers.

 

!?!? asik is one of the best rebounders in the league on an otherwise poor rebounding team.

 

well the Heat lost a game...OMG..

 

Coming from the guy that once posted 230+ messages on the same thread repeating the same thing over and over again

 

Yep he did...**** happens and guys make plays....after that he lauded pretty well

He played well in the 3rd and they should have went away from the usual substitutions and keep him in because he was balling...

 

I'm not happy with Lin's minutes at all, but will give credit where credit's due. Beverley was more effective as a defender tonight because he pressured the ball and therefore forced the Pacers to play at a slightly faster pace than they would've liked. Not saying Lin was a bad defender, but simply that Beverley was more effective tonight.