Yeah, it's that but it's also this offense is driven by the drive and kick. Lin and Harden really are the engines behind that process. Bev is a stout defender but he doesn't drive into traffic and make tough lay-ups/kickouts as often as Lin does. Without Lin, you have Parsons and Delfino try to drive and it just doesn't work.
The biggest head scratcher was when he was put back in at the end of the 4th. It really made no sense. If McHale thought the P.Bev line up was going to win the game, he need to stick with it. Why put Lin back in at the end when it looks like all is lost? I really hate it when coaches does something like this. It's almost like he just puts him back in to show the world that he plays Lin in the 4th... I really hope he explains his decision. Maybe he was hoping for a miracle, or hoping for something. But if you were already decided that Lin won't help, then don't flip flop on the decision at the end to kill player confidences. Right now it just looks like he wants to put him in to show that he didn't make the wrong decision of keeping P.Bev in for an extended period of time.
That's not even what happened. Lin started the 3rd quarter and the Pacer's lead was 9. The Pacer's lead was 10 when Lin went to the bench.
Considering all the handicaps he had to face before Linsanity and the fact he even couldn't get a scholarship, I don't have a problem with him being slightly overpaid, it's like he finally gets a break, good for him.
it's weired people talking about Lin even he just played 20 min last night , he's none factor or de-factored by whatever reason.
That is the most horrible excuse...people quickly brush off LOF because "they don't care about the team". LOH cry about Lin because "they only care about the team" LOL
Lin became Lin when he said prior to his breakout game vs the nets, he told the media that he made a promise to himself that he was just gonna play his game with no fear or repercussion, play his way and let the chips fall where they may. Im paraphrasing a bit but basically he was gonna go all out. Now that he has made it in the nba with a contract, he has lost that mentality that made him who he is. Now he's scared to shoot, not as aggressive, and in turn it has dulled the effectiveness of his game. He lost that mental edge.
Geez, I wonder happened during that 3 game stretch when he scored 20+. Must've forgotten he signed a contract...
They don't have a post game and depend on others to create easy, open looks. harden runs the pnr well also, but the offense is less dynamic with Harden orchestrating
The reason he's not consistent is because he's not good. People always complain about McHale benching him or just telling him to give it to Harden and stand in a corner. McHale has given him plenty of chances, chances he doesn't even deserve, but McHale gave it to him anyway. The offense runs almost 100% through Lin to start the games. That's why we start so slow. We go possession after possession with no buckets, not even a good shot. He's a horrific player. He's basically here as a mascot. The only reason he's getting playing time is because the Rockets need him to sell merchandise in China. He's a terrible player.
He does do that to start the games to give Lin an opportunity to make plays. That's why we start so slow. It's time we gave up on this stupid Lin experiment. He's a bad player. No way around it. He shouldn't be in the NBA.
Lin fudged up with 3 turnovers early...but he came back strong especially the 2nd half where he outperformed PB. He was then pulled out in favor of PB but guess what it didn't work...so McFail sub Lin for a losing cause to back his fudging behind. What a terrible coach....If McFail pull this fudging **** during playoff.....he's done guaranteed! You don't punk your starter like that period!
