Jeremy Lin is a large reason of why we lost this series

This isn't some random test, these are the actual NBA combines that NBA teams use to assess and measure actual athleticism. It's well established and indisputable.

The Portsmouth Combine is 60 years old and is the oldest Combine and one of the most reputable.

And this is SLAM magazine, not some random fan with an IPHone who dug up these numbers.

http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2012/03/life-in-the-fast-lane/

So yes, according to the Combine, over a 25 yard distance Lin is faster than Westbrook, but almost imperceptibly so. A difference of 0.06 MPH works out to a difference of 0.36%, or a difference of 3.24 inches over 25 yards. In other words, effectively equivalent.

I put a radar gun on 2 cars, one will be faster than the other. It doesn't matter if one looks faster, the measurement is the measurement, and all the complaining in the world doesn't change it.

And all the complaining in the world doesn't change the reality of what Morey and the Combine numbers show, and that's that he's crazy fast off the first step.

 

the reason the Rockets lost the series is because they are just plain horrible from the charity stripe. 20-31 tonight and 17-25 in game 3.

 

The problem is that you guys only criticize Lin, but neglect to bring up how the other players messed up. It's like Lin is the only player on the team and no one else is playing. Harden will make costly turnovers and go iso, but who cares, right? But "hey, it's Lin breathing", he lost the game for us!

 

LOL. 1/4 is the main reason we lose this game???about series?
Epic thread

 

You don't add 3 point attempts to field goals for shots.

Harden was 7-22 and Beverley was 4-11

 

What is this thread trying to accomplish? Seriously?

 

Lin had a great block, and then a great pass to Anderson, but Anderson had it blocked--not Lin's fault. Anderson again had his shot blocked by Durant--not Lin's fault.

Lin actually played fine defense when he was in there.

This thread presents some bad deductive reasoning. Lin's entrance into the game if you recall coincided with James Anderson's entering the game, and it was really Anderson who played bad defense and missed shots which led to the Thunder rally. Then--once Lin left the game, the Thunder REALLY went on a tear. So don't blame Lin...

Harden in fact was the one who missed 15 shots, missed some big free throws, and crumbled down the stretch (again) with big turnovers and below-average defense.

 

THANK YOU!

 

only on clutchfans is lin faster than westbrook....

 

Well I think Lin had a poor series. Very disappointing he got injured. He did not gain enough of the valuable playoff experience.

Disappointed he could not lead the rockets bench over the okc bench in game 6.

Game 6 wasn't bev's best game but overall he has played well. He also did take out Westbrook which allowed this series to be competitive. Wouldn't be surprised if he earns the starting job.

Garcia and parsons were great.

Harden was hot in game 5 but I think too many isos and turnovers were costly. Like I've said before, hasn't really been the same since his foot injury. Hope he heals up in the off season.

Back to Lin. I think he is good as gone. He will be traded. The emergence of bev and the fit with harden being the reasons.

So all the LOHs and LOFHs need not worry. Peace will return to the GARM again.

 

Yup, harden crumbled. At least he was aggressive. Easy for Lin not to crumble when he just stands in the corner being a waste of space.

Oh yea, he missed 3 games with a BRUISE. Soft.

 

I am not trying to troll. I thought Harden and Lin( and Parsons) are all the same age. Is Harden 24 now?

 

Let's not forget the only real game against OKC that Houston won was with Lin playing lights out. If Houston did not win one or two games with an minus Westbrook OCK team that does say a lot about the team. Lin may not be the answer for this team, but if you believe that Beverley is then you are in for a good surprise.

 

You still haven't answered my question. Why do you feel compelled to trash Beverley and defend Lin? Do you think McHale will see your post and give Lin the keys to the offense? I just don't understand the point.

 

No I just want a cookie for my effort. Why do you feel so compelled to defend Bevereley? All I see is LOH parading in Lin threads and now PB got his shot as starter so its only fair the BOF and LOH gets their own meds.

 

As I read over these threads I am beginning to come to the somewhat pained realization that there are Houston fans out there who absolutely despise Jeremy Lin on a personal level, and it has nothing to do with his game. Tonight for example Bev had 8 points on 36% shooting and ZERO assists, and supposedly that's a great game by their standard's: a game, which according to them is good enough to lobby even for a Lin trade. I imagine people hate Lin either because he's Asian, or because he's religious...because the comments you oftentimes read go well beyond just basketball, and you can tell by their tone, and word choice, that they are full of personal hatred.

 

Its sad how some of the Rockets fans don't appreciate what a year we had , we had a winning season and won two playoff games and yet ya'll are making ignorant threads about Jeremy messing up the season?! Its our FIRST SEASON , EVERYONE on the team is young and still has a lot to improve on its NOT just one player that should take the blame for all the losts this year , and to be honest Patrick has not proven to me that he is starting point guard material , I would rather start Aaron Brooks. Patrick has proven that he plays good defense and is able to hustle more than most of the guys on the team but he lacks offense and play making skills. I'm not saying Jeremy is any better either , Jeremy needs to work on his defense and develop a mid range jumper and work on his threes. He is however a good play maker and has random spurts of good offense. He needs to be more consistent though and he has a whole summer to work on that. We can't automatically choose a starting point guard because of a playoff series , seriously some of you need to be patient , many players on this team need to prove themselves next season.

 

Chest contusion. It's far from a trivial injury.

http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05...remy-lins-injured-chest/#.UYKKr4lROMc.twitter

And it wasn't his choice to miss those games. The Rockets wouldn't clear him to play and forced him to sit.

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterocke...kets-trying-to-first-overcome-injury-illness/

 

I'm not a BOF or LOH. I'm a Rockets fan, season ticket holder. What team did you root for last year? My interests involve having the Rockets win as much as possible. Not trying to get Lin props. Can you say the same?

 

These same posters also wish they can ship every person of Chinese descent in Houston back to China.