Harden is still calling for the ball from Lin when Lin dribbled it up court. Really now, you play like crap the whole game and still wants to be the man.
Lin is 2 - 9. We all know that he is shooting that way because like all shooters they need to be in rhythm and need to take shots after shots to be in rhythm. The way Harden is hogging up the ball and isolating his teammates it is hard for Lin to get going.
Jeremy always wrap his face with towel when he is benched , looking so lost and afraid ,,, SMH Where is that brave JLin we used to see? He completely lost his confidence
Beverley only gets to do his stuff when Harden is not on the court. He's no different to Lin when Harden is on the court with him. Lin's only fault is that he has to play majority of his minutes with Harden.
I'm telling you guys... Harden's playing his favorite ISO ball once again... If I were the owner I'd fire Mchale and get Mike d'antoni next season, I'd fire kelvin sampson too :)
McHale is still playing favorites and he believes he can win the game with Harden scoring and no D and sacrificing team work and getting everybody involved.
If they aren't going to let Jeremy play point guard...or run any plays for him...or play through mistakes when he plays good defense, then they should trade him.
I'm sick of this garbage coaching and Jeremy's selfish teammates. They've got an All-Star talent playing a Derek Fisher role. Nothing ever changes...even when they WON with Jeremy leading the way.
Obviously, you are keep going to shoot if nobody reprimands you and say anything to you. You are given the green light to score. Shooter's amnesia and mentality. Nothing you can do is wrong so you are going to be more aggressive. On the other hand, Lin even misses a layup or a defensive assignment and he will be subbed out.
When will McHale and Harden himself realize that Harden is better as a spot up 3 point shooter than off the dribble? Let Lin handle the ball and kick it out for Harden for 3 plz.
Morris can't finish at the rim. Hubbie said it loud and clear. Jeremy passed on two shots already and can't be passing up and afraid to take the shots.
I like Hubbie Brown and Jeff Van Gundy doing the commentaries above all those other announcers. They seem more knowledgeable and less bias. If Van Gundy was calling the broadcast then he would have called Harden out for all the non D he usually plays night in and night out.
Delfino is okay if he sticks himself at the 3 point line and can really space the floor. But the problem is that he wants to do too much and starts to handle the ball then he becomes a cancer.
I do agree with your sentiment. This staff is wacky.
But I disagree with waiting for plays to run for him. Jlin wasn't born in China--he is American. Americans don't wait. Yes 80 million dollar man and Parsons are favorites. Eff them if you feel you can get hot
But if he breaks a play or more than a couple, what are they going to do? Cut a 25 million dollar man?
I'm ok if they lose this game. This is the JLin I want to see consistently. I live Beverley but I don't want JLin to give him even a slight chance to replace him at all.
Oh well, Lin had a chance to tie the game with a FT ... but went 1 for 2 again. He's been like that for the past 6 games. Is he even practicing his free throws ???
Lin gets some blame there. If don't want Beverley to take your minutes, you need to be aggressive and make plays happen. Only players like LeBron can get a pass for passing on key shots.
James closed but he had an opportunity. I do agree it would have been difficult. Furthermore I agree that was decision to probe the paint and try the pass to Parsons was a higher percentage
But you don't get respect from this staff when they design a play off a screen especially for you and you don't want to take a shot.
But still love how Jeremy took the approach his backcourt mate has demonstrated--I'm going to get mine and the team will have to follow my lead.
Lin can still dominate. Wow. He needs to look at his FT shot though. He started shooting it differently several games ago. Like his driving and big play late though. Harden and team deferring to Lin
You're wrong. It's Harden struggling and playing 1 on 1 Harden ball that made them lose the game. They shouldn't always be trying to catch up. Every game they played where they lost they have been trying to catch up.
2nd HALF ---> WINNING TIME!! :)
ReplyDeleteBeverly will start the second half and Lin will come off the bench....until he wakes up....
ReplyDeleteAs long as Harden is on the court with him, Beverley can't do anything either even he starts.
DeleteThis game is killing me someone please help........
ReplyDeleteIs Harden quitting? He's not guarding anyone out there. Marion, Mayo or whoever he's guarding drives past him at ease!!
ReplyDeleteI think he is tired and confused because he can't put up his usual numbers.
Deletewow Harden is not even passing
ReplyDeleteThey put the Matrix on Harden and Harden can't score. I remembered during Linsanity they put Marion on Lin and he went off on him.
ReplyDeleteHaha. Lin had twice the pressure with traps and was still dropping 25+ last year. Yes, I remember well.
DeleteHarden is still calling for the ball from Lin when Lin dribbled it up court. Really now, you play like crap the whole game and still wants to be the man.
ReplyDeleteThats his "motor". Its ridiculous but I wish Lin had Hardens motor.
DeleteLin is 2 - 9. We all know that he is shooting that way because like all shooters they need to be in rhythm and need to take shots after shots to be in rhythm. The way Harden is hogging up the ball and isolating his teammates it is hard for Lin to get going.
ReplyDeleteDang Bev gets subbed in before TD..:P
ReplyDeleteLin got subbed out for Beverly again. NO TD this time. Harden is still in there with Beverly now and the starting line up.
ReplyDeleteSubbing Lin out again Wow
DeleteI think Lin was tired from yesterday too after McHale ran his starters ragged.
DeleteBeverley stands in the corner with Harden handling the ball though.
DeleteWhat does that remind me of...
DeleteLin has another straggling night from the field 2/9 .Im very disappointed.
ReplyDeleteMcHale's plan work to perfection. Take out everybody that can take the ball away from Harden to get him going and get his numbers.
ReplyDeleteBerverly is doing the same thing as LIn. He passes the ball to Harden as soon as he brings it over to half court.
ReplyDeleteLin
ReplyDeleteBeverly
Delfino
Parson
Patterson
Maybe Mchale should try this line up in the 4th
Harden with another almost TO. Luckily Beverly is fresh and fast enough to save it. Harden also missed an easy layup. He is looking tired.
ReplyDeleteCome on man. Delfino have no handles. Who lets him handle the ball. Another TO on him.
ReplyDeleteJeremy always wrap his face with towel when he is benched , looking so lost and afraid ,,, SMH
ReplyDeleteWhere is that brave JLin we used to see? He completely lost his confidence
He is reciting Psalms while he is on the bench and saying to himself, I think I can I think I can.
DeleteBeverly is fresh and has so much energy.He is not bad!
ReplyDeleteBeverley only gets to do his stuff when Harden is not on the court. He's no different to Lin when Harden is on the court with him. Lin's only fault is that he has to play majority of his minutes with Harden.
DeleteWent strong Beverly and got the ball in. "He's playing like a veteran, just attacking." - Hubie Brown
ReplyDeleteCome on Jeremy!
Hubie giving props to HOU PGs, subtle nod to Jeremy's defense for Collison having a bad night
I would bet that if Hubbie was the coach for the Rockets then Jeremy will flourish.
ReplyDeleteWow nice catching up but 0 perimeter defense is helping mavs pull away again.
ReplyDeleteAnyone's game in 4th.
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ReplyDeletei wonder if lin will play in the 4th quarter.
ReplyDeleteThis young rockets team are still trying to learn how to play,they are just not there yet!
ReplyDeleteI'm telling you guys... Harden's playing his favorite ISO ball once again... If I were the owner I'd fire Mchale and get Mike d'antoni next season, I'd fire kelvin sampson too :)
ReplyDeleteWow, Beverly still in to start the 4th and McHale sub in Harden with 4 fouls over Lin.
ReplyDeleteMorris got to shoot that open 3, weird hesitation with Harden feeding him
ReplyDeleteLin probably not coming back in :(
ReplyDeleteand if he does, it's when the game is way out of reach.
Deletenevermind. Lets go Lin. Shine brightly
Deleteinteresting crowder on Harden
ReplyDeletegood pass & decision and morris went up strong
DeleteMcHale is still playing favorites and he believes he can win the game with Harden scoring and no D and sacrificing team work and getting everybody involved.
ReplyDeleteWhy the hell Lin is still on the damn bench? He was the reason they got back into the game in 3rd quarter
ReplyDeleteSame reason as always :)
DeleteIf they aren't going to let Jeremy play point guard...or run any plays for him...or play through mistakes when he plays good defense, then they should trade him.
ReplyDeleteI'm sick of this garbage coaching and Jeremy's selfish teammates. They've got an All-Star talent playing a Derek Fisher role. Nothing ever changes...even when they WON with Jeremy leading the way.
True - but dont give up hope just yet. They are young and its their first year (HardLin).
DeleteHarden plays again. And Beverley is with him. Lol at "the savior" having to stand in the corner.
ReplyDeleteLead is back up to 10 points again.
ReplyDeleteNice, Harden with the stutter
ReplyDeleteand nice aggressive play by Bev.
Here comes Jlin, that is a vote of confidence by coaching staff
ReplyDeleteHarden is a F**KING joke!!
ReplyDeleteHarden is still bricking it and still shooting. Lin is back in for Beverly.
ReplyDeleteexcellent, Harden shows no fear. nails 3
ReplyDeleteWho cares, he keeps shooting no matter what. Was this the coaches plan??
DeleteObviously, you are keep going to shoot if nobody reprimands you and say anything to you. You are given the green light to score. Shooter's amnesia and mentality. Nothing you can do is wrong so you are going to be more aggressive. On the other hand, Lin even misses a layup or a defensive assignment and he will be subbed out.
Deleteshrugs, that is what elite players do when they are paid the most.
DeleteHe'll get his 20 no matter what. Say what you want, but he'll get his 20.
Does that mean he'll win games? no, not automatic but somehow the team is still in it.
Kobe, Melo, Jordan, Bird...they aren't afraid to shoot it
Lin running around screens. Mismatched switch with Nowitz but Jlin forces him to give it up
ReplyDeletesurprise nowitz gave it up since he has 8 inches on Jlin. Pretty nice validation on Jlin's pesky defense
DeleteWoohoo...Harden is 4 - 16, 6 assits, 4 TO, 13 points, 3 steals and 0 defense. Coach is going to praise him tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteCrowder is playing with a ton of energy out there. Just like Beverley. Lin seems to have good body language.
ReplyDeleteHarden is having a good second half. Let's hope Lin gets hot too.
ReplyDeleteWhen will McHale and Harden himself realize that Harden is better as a spot up 3 point shooter than off the dribble? Let Lin handle the ball and kick it out for Harden for 3 plz.
ReplyDeleteDon't think that will happen this year.
DeleteThat's too obvious to work.
DeleteIn their minds, Harden is Jordan. Parsons is Durant. Everyone else is the same -- disposable garbage for whom you play the hot hand.
DeleteJlin gives it up to Parsons, but he bricks
ReplyDeleteJeremy probes--Jlin needs to shoot it
ReplyDeleteFor those who hate it, Harden shows no fear shooting it
DeleteHubie called out Jeremy there on this possession.
That's the learning process for Jeremy
You want to be elite--shoot it. Not wildly, not all flippantly like Ricky Davis. But he passed up twice in the paint.
Morris can't finish at the rim. Hubbie said it loud and clear. Jeremy passed on two shots already and can't be passing up and afraid to take the shots.
ReplyDeleteHubie calls it like he sees it. I like that he said that. Thats a fair criticism,
DeleteJLin is totally lost ! He will be sub out soon
ReplyDeleteHubie Brown speaking the truth. Lin afraid to shoot and drive hard.
ReplyDeleteagree, i'm actually impressed the staff wants him out there on the court.
Deletethis staff sucks, but this is rare vote of confidence that Jeremy needs to learn will dwindle ever more if he squanders it
I like Hubbie Brown and Jeff Van Gundy doing the commentaries above all those other announcers. They seem more knowledgeable and less bias. If Van Gundy was calling the broadcast then he would have called Harden out for all the non D he usually plays night in and night out.
DeleteHarden is really a joke
ReplyDeleteBeautiful brick from Harden again. He is channeling JOhn Starks from the Knicks.
ReplyDeleteA play coming out of timeout is Parsons jacking up a contested three, McHale drawing a brilliant play lol!
ReplyDeleteBTW, do Lin and Parson still do the Kung Fu handshake? Or, did they stop after Harden started cutting in?
ReplyDeleteI was at the 76ers game and all three did it together.
Deletelol i thought the three way kung-fu handshake was cool.
DeleteGood aggressive drive by Jlin. Got a call for him--that was a pass
ReplyDeleteGood karma!
Delfino in, I actually want to see Bev/Lin/Harden and whatever 3s, 4s, 5s
ReplyDeleteThey are overrating this Delfino guy
Let's see how this plays out with the TV timeout
Delfino is okay if he sticks himself at the 3 point line and can really space the floor. But the problem is that he wants to do too much and starts to handle the ball then he becomes a cancer.
DeleteIts going to be tough for Houston to wint his game being down by 9 with 6:42 to go if Harden continues on his iso Harden and bricking path.
ReplyDeleteLin great D on James.
ReplyDeleteSee, James vet not afraid to take it strong. Why he went against Lin...lol
Excellent LEARNING. Jlin with beautiful high bank on flying layup
ReplyDeleteGood, good--back to back aggressive drive
ReplyDeleteLinsanity!
ReplyDeletego jeremy
ReplyDeleteits not how you start its how you finish it :) jared jeffries
Deleteyes 3pts
Delete"Come on here he comes..." - The great Hubbie Brown. Lin is actually making something happen.
ReplyDeleteLin INT, beautiful pass to Harden. bailout on call.
ReplyDeleteDamn - lucky Harden got fouled on 3 :)
ReplyDeleteJeremy needs to learn, who the hell cares if you brick everything. You play aggressive, the team feeds off on that. Good energy spreads
ReplyDeleteIt's how you close that counts
Too much vitrol here on Harden--who does the same thing.
No, it's not Jeremy that needs to learn.
DeleteIt's everyone else. They aren't running ANY plays for him. Or even clearing out the lane for him.
See what happens when they give him any freedom? Linsanity. He can do this every night.
I do agree with your sentiment. This staff is wacky.
DeleteBut I disagree with waiting for plays to run for him. Jlin wasn't born in China--he is American. Americans don't wait. Yes 80 million dollar man and Parsons are favorites. Eff them if you feel you can get hot
But if he breaks a play or more than a couple, what are they going to do? Cut a 25 million dollar man?
Still learning process I suppose
But you can't just charge into a clogged paint. Unless you're Lebron and get automatic bailout calls.
DeleteYOU SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN LIN HANDLES THE BALL???
ReplyDeletePlease shut up, self-hating Lin fans...
Lin shoots poorly when he's not having any plays run for him. Like everyone in the league not named Durant.
Let him get a head of steam and see what happens.
Goddam Delfino doesn't know what to do with the ball and Lin was open and calling for the ball. Delfino didn't pass him the ball.
ReplyDeleteDelfino needs to give it up to Lin.
ReplyDeleteHarden misses layup
Collison goes by Lin--who was flat footed. rare mistake
And the makeup call on previous play. this time it was really a shot by Jlin.
ReplyDeleteStill, aggressive, aggressive.
LOVE the on the fly learning. Not squandering the staff vote of confidence
Delfino missed a wide open Lin that was streaking.
ReplyDeleteGreat effort by Harden.
ReplyDeleteJlin no hesistation.
YUP!
3
Linsanity!
ReplyDeleteClutch 3 for Lin!
ReplyDeleteLin is clutch, no doubt about it.
ReplyDeleteI've written off Harden, he should just support Lin and let him close.
Jlin very aggressive.
ReplyDeleteBall fake, gives it up to Harden. Gets a rest
He bricks, but Jlin got his rest
DeleteHarden killed Linsanity again....
ReplyDeleteWhat a shot by Dirk. Echtes Wunderkind!
ReplyDeleteNothing but net.
ReplyDeleteVery nice form, good release.
Now Lin do this 10x in the next few minutes and shock the world :)
JLin rebounded nicely in this game. Lets hope they win it.
ReplyDeleteHe only got 3 rebounds in this game.
DeleteMeaning he came back nicely. He wasn't playing well but he's getting the job done when it's important.
DeleteI'm ok if they lose this game. This is the JLin I want to see consistently. I live Beverley but I don't want JLin to give him even a slight chance to replace him at all.
DeleteUnfortunately I think he'll be ordered to pass to Harden so he can get his 20.
ReplyDeleteOK, so the Rockets down by 1 point with 3 minutes left to go ... and the best shot available is an iso jumper from Harden over 6'-9" Shawn Marion ...
ReplyDeleteMcHale calls a time out. I wonder if he is drawing up a play for Harden. Most likely.
ReplyDeleteYup, PNR with Asik for Harden. He got fouled and going to the line to shoot.
Deleteyep
DeleteI hope Mchale takes notice
ReplyDeleteHarden 5-21 wow yet Mchale most likely tells him to keep shooting
ReplyDeleteHubie called him out and Lin heard it. Lets get Hubie to be Lin's coach.
ReplyDeleteThat's my boy!
ReplyDeleteHarden just set a pick for Lin!
ReplyDeleteNicely done JLin! Now shooting fts
ReplyDeleteWassup with Lin's clutch FT's this year?
DeleteYou mean he didn get to shoot too many?
DeleteThat must be it.
DeleteGreat job with that sell by Jeremy.
ReplyDeleteEXCELLENT, EXCELLENT closing mentality
Gets 2 FTs.
Man, he missed a FT!! haha,
If Rox loses he's going to be blamed.
DeleteFor sure.
Nevermind the 5/12412312312 attempts from Harden.
lol
DeleteThat's a given.
DeleteLin keeps missing his FT's ... not showing enough poise in front of this hostile crowd.
ReplyDeleterockets can do it:) go
ReplyDeletethis game reminds me of lin's game against sixer's last season, i think he scored 16 in the 4th
ReplyDeleteAaaand delfino to the rescue for Mavs...
ReplyDeleterockets have been cursed at the free throw line the last several games
ReplyDeleteLin with double on defense, gamble becomes great when James bricks
ReplyDeleteNO TD sighting. McHale and Co must have fallen in love with Beverly and regulate TD to the bench.
ReplyDeleteLINSANITY TAKING OVER THE GAME!!! THAT'S MY BOY J.LIN!! HAHAHA
ReplyDeleteMayo gets bailout against Lin after Harden gets his stuff blocked.
ReplyDeleteHome court refs.
DeleteLOL, Harden Hero Ball killing the Rockets.
ReplyDeleteWhy does Mcfail keep going to Harden, let harden get into the flow of the game not FORCE it
DeleteHouston goes and does the same crap night in and night out. Lin is hot and he has to give up the ball to Harden.
ReplyDeleteHubbie said it was an offensive foul instead of a foul on Lin.
harden 1on1 play
DeleteThat should be an offensive foul
ReplyDeleteLet's see if Jeremy feels his dragon blood rising and breaks a play within this last 1 minute.
ReplyDeleteNow that's when I know he has the Linsanity mentality again.
Bogus foul call. Should have been an o-foul.
ReplyDeleteGreat job by Lin. Goes strong and gets James hack on arm
ReplyDeleteLin is having a cool cocky laugh at the free throw line.. misses a FT!
ReplyDeleteoh man, Jeremy and his FTs tonight. Still a building block game
ReplyDeletesigh
ReplyDeleteWOW HARDEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDelfino was wide open or kick it out
Deletehero mode 5/23 not hating but pls give chance to others.......
Deletenow he share to put the blame to others.
DeleteGood decision by Jlin v. James, going under screen. which results in james brick
ReplyDeleteHarden bricks open shot.
yaq harden again
ReplyDeleteLin shooting his free throws too high. He's developed a mechanical flaw. Worst free throw shooting game of his career.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's the ankle.
DeleteYeah, but his jump shooting has improved as a result. Early in the season, he was automatic at the line...and 10% everywhere else, lol.
DeleteOh well, Lin had a chance to tie the game with a FT ... but went 1 for 2 again. He's been like that for the past 6 games. Is he even practicing his free throws ???
ReplyDeleteI think it's from lack of practice by not getting many FT's this year.
DeleteOKAY THAT'S IT... JAMES HARDEN IS A SUCKER! THANKS A LOT JAMES FOR COSTING US THIS GAME. GO BUY YOURSELF A BALL AND SLEEP ON IT.
ReplyDelete100 bucks say pass to Harden.
ReplyDeleteI can read right through McHale's playbook, cause I gots connections.
Lin wasn't very clutch at the FT line but he'll have a chance to redeem himself. Don't think McHale will trust a shaken up Harden.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah blame game here it comes.
ReplyDeleteThere's no blame here. The game was lost a while back.
Deletepls its not jeremy.obviously
DeleteLin gets some blame there. If don't want Beverley to take your minutes, you need to be aggressive and make plays happen. Only players like LeBron can get a pass for passing on key shots.
Deleteagree with redking.
Deletestill impressed by rare vote of confidence by coaching staff. and loved how Jeremy responded for the most part!
Jlin playmaking, did not want to shoot 3. Parsons cutting, but Parsons...lol
ReplyDeleteHe couldn't shoot it because Mike James closed out on him. Parsons couldn't handle the ball and it resulted in a TO.
DeleteThe pass was too hard. No need to throw a rocket that close.
DeleteHe's gotta shoot that in his face. That was a bad pass too. Dammit!
DeleteJames closed but he had an opportunity. I do agree it would have been difficult. Furthermore I agree that was decision to probe the paint and try the pass to Parsons was a higher percentage
DeleteBut you don't get respect from this staff when they design a play off a screen especially for you and you don't want to take a shot.
But still love how Jeremy took the approach his backcourt mate has demonstrated--I'm going to get mine and the team will have to follow my lead.
JLin needs to shoot that 3.
ReplyDeleteYah he shoulda shot it.
DeleteNo way, catch and shoot is not his game.
DeleteHe's been getting to the line at will, though.
He made the right play. Parsons simply flubbed the catch -- he even shook his head "My Bad" right after.
Oh well. JLin had a good game.
Deletestill developing that elite mentality
DeleteJeremy will get blamed for this loss...
ReplyDelete...after Parsons can't catch a pass.
The way he walked away after the TO it almost seems as if Parsons blamed Lin :(
DeleteIts over ! Damn! No hope!
ReplyDeletenext game maybe
DeleteLin can still dominate. Wow. He needs to look at his FT shot though. He started shooting it differently several games ago. Like his driving and big play late though. Harden and team deferring to Lin
ReplyDeletehe can,let him run the point.
DeleteGood to be reminded that JLin can ball...
DeleteMan, James was closing in fast. If Parsons caught that ball it was an easy 2.
ReplyDeleteBad bad decisions and bad play from McHale to give Delfino the right to shoot. He didn't even come close.
ReplyDeleteGood fight in the 4th. Missed free throws and TOs caused them this game.
ReplyDeleteYou're wrong. It's Harden struggling and playing 1 on 1 Harden ball that made them lose the game. They shouldn't always be trying to catch up. Every game they played where they lost they have been trying to catch up.
DeleteMoral of the game:
ReplyDeleteJLin 19 pt with 6/13 and 1/3
Harden 20 pts with 5/23 and 1/8
it hurts really
DeleteBeverly hasn't missed a shot from last night to tonight's game. He is the only one with a perfect 2 - 2 from 3 point land and 2 - 2 on FG's.
ReplyDeleteYou think Lin is going to console TD and make him feel better since he didn't even see the light of the 2nd half with the emergence of Beverly.
ReplyDelete