Monday, April 15, 2013

Rockets @ Suns Game #81 1st Half Game Thread

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  1. Suns announcers are really bias against Lin. All they talk about is "The Beard" and how he is such a god send for the Rockets. They must have forgotten that Lin made the basket that tied the game last time and that Harden got a lucky goal tending call that led to the lucky Houston win.

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    1. Announcers saying that Lin is much stronger than he looks and that he is crafty. If you allow him to get into the lane then he will find a way to score or pass the ball to a scorer.

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    2. he is also good at math... lol...

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    3. 200 lbs muscle Jeremy Lin not look strong? How much longer they say this.. Chandler Parson girl body must look strong then.

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  2. I have seen this in the last few games, but I don't like Lin's lob to G. Smith. It often turns into a TO and not a high percentage pass.

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  3. I am still impressed with Lin's first step off the triple threat.

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  4. Don't know what is happening, but Lin has let Gorgan blow past him twice.

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    1. OMG....Dragic has 9 assists in the 1st Q ?!!!

      I missed the first period. But what the heck is going on? Of all people Dragic - the former Rocket whom McHell wanted instead of Lin - is what people are comparing Lin to. Lin needs to do well against him because, although the last time Lin did well against him, people will remember just this last one.

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    2. Lin also did very well against Dragic in the last Phoenix-court game but in the 4th Q the ref decided to let Dragic get away with every dirty play, including the flagrant type. So the Suns and Dragic won that one. It was blatantly crooked officiating.

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    3. OMG.... Lin played without Harden (and Parsons) for a change AND Rockets tied up the game 50-50 !!!!!!! Lin and backup players have always done very well !!!!! (almost always anyway).

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  5. So far Phoenix and Houston trading baskets. Louis Scola has been hot with the mid range shot and Asik not able to defend his shot.

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  6. Gorgan playing dirty again and giving Lin a shot to the face with his elbow. Every time Lin faces Gorgan he gets his face bruised. I believed the reason Lin is wearing a mouth piece is because of Gorgan.

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    1. That was a clear cheap shot. Dragic is a dirty player.

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    2. He's a sneaky, dirty player. There's a clip of him trying to re-injure another players knee.

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    3. Lin chipped his tooth earlier this season. Good battle armor. Goggles next a la Kareem!

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    4. Dragic is going to go hard at Lin forever. They competed in Houston the first time Lin was signed. Then the Rockets chose Lin over Dragic during free agency!

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  7. Dang, Harden to last 3 secs to Parsons to Lin with half a second to shoot. Greeeaaat !

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  8. WTH is going on? I can only get the game on espn play by play. There's 2 assts for our entire team while freaking Dragic has 5.

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  9. Goran is lame. Hit Lin again in the face with an elbow. Damn. I hope that guy gets punked soon.

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  10. Wow. GOran just did it again. 2nd time this game alone.

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    1. Goran is the master of kicks and elbows hehe

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    2. that's his thing, he KICKS and elbows.

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    3. dunno about those elbows, but his kicks are definitely douchebag.

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  11. dang...Just a bruised knee on harden....I hope that didn't mess with my Karma.

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  12. Lin has been looking pretty bad in the first half these days.. Ouch

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    1. I think Lin has his mind on the playoffs.

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    2. that's what happens when harden/parsons pass the ball to him with a second left on the clock bc they don't to hurt their percentages.

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    3. I really hope playoff is the reason.. Cause I'm really not feeling Lin's game at all. Like he said its not like he can turn it on just like that.

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    4. Yeah, it's definitely the playoffs. He plays great during the 4th quarter/crunch time even now. It's just the first half where he's taking it easy and trying some new things (high volume jump shooting and feeding the low-post).

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  13. Lin feels confident with 3 ball but not going in now. Glad to see kid is shooting

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    1. I wouldn't call it schooling. One PG is going to the playoffs and the other is not. Who is schooling whom?

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    2. No sir ... he's doing his regular thing when the Rox are cycling offense to Harden.

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    3. Come on let's call it for what it is. Lin is not playing up to par.

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    4. Yes, Lin getting torched by Dragic.

      He looks a little sluggish, but I think he always has trouble with Dragic defensively. Tonight he almost looks flat footed when Dragic makes his initial move.

      This is a game where I could have McHale pulling Lin at 5 minute mark as a wake up call.

      Lin does get better as game progresses, so hopefully he wakes up in second half.

      And ultimately (a year or two later), he has to be able to knock down those wide open threes at high rate.

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    5. Look, you guys, if the ball is going to Lin in first Q, he gets the people going. This game, the ball is consistently going to Harden. So what's so different - we know he camps in the corner and if he gets the ball, he shoots it. 3pt is about 38-40%. So, if he goes 2 for 10 on 3s, or 1 for 5, then he's off. He's doing fine for how the Rox are running this offense right now. One of this 3s was with half second on the clock.

      As for Dragic, he has this game to punish Rox, so why not. I don't have any problem with Lin's game right now.

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    6. Oh you guys...learn to have a little faith in Jeremy Lin.

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    7. Great call zxcvb. People jumping off the bandwagon quickly...

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  15. I really hat the line up with D-Mo in there and Harden. D-Mo is not ready for prime time atm.

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  16. Dragic really taking Lin to school. Lin looks like he doesn't even care how easily Dragic gets by him.

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  17. Shit man! 1/5 not so good tonight.

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  18. You guys should remember that Lin really plays better when there is more at stake. I don't really think this game tonight with the Suns there is alot at stake for the Rockets. Lin seems to be resort to taking a back seat and shooting jump shots.

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  19. LOL, relax guys. This is the same as last night.

    He's taking it easy and relying on his jumper to prepare for the playoffs.

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  20. Yup, more Parsons PG style. He has turned over the ball twice trying to be the PG.

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    1. Morey and his retard offense, wanting multiple ball handlers. Uh, make sure your players can handle the ball first .

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  21. Parsons tries a bounce to TO, Goran smokes Bev.

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  22. This quarter the Rox has no team defense.
    The suns are hitting everywhere.
    What a mess!

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  23. The suns is making the season with this game.

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  24. To be fair though, the whole team has not looked well in the first half for last 3 or 4 games. This is not what I want my team to look like heading into playoffs.

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    1. They shouldn't really be tired since the starters got rest in the blow out yesterday vs the Kings.

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    2. I think it's just having to travel after a game , getting to a location late and being out of rhythm. Rest or not, they have looked horrible in b2b games esp on the road.

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    3. don't feel sorry for Lin or anyone else. Lin only played 25min, even with travel, he should be playing better.

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    4. He's not giving any effort on defense or offense. Looks like he's either tired or trying to save his energy for the playoffs.

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    5. They shouldn't even be thinking bout the playoffs. If they lose this game and the next, they fall to 8th.

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  25. Dragic has already had 8 assists, Team ball prevails over heroic ball.

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  26. These announcers sound like Harden's bitches...

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  27. I bet they would score 40 pts for this quarter

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  28. Sigh I guess we just have to suck it up and let McHale, Dragic, Scola, Harden, Parsons and everyone else have their moments

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  29. They're shooting 78% and they're only ahead by 10?

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    1. That's because the Rockets keep trying to funnel him into Asik. McHale is a terrible defensive coach.

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  31. Everyone else are tanking on Lin

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  32. I think Lin is playing and trying not to get injured. That will be the worst thing to happen. He saw Harden get his knee banged and he was holy crap. I better not injure myself.

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  33. Hello OKC? Imagine the headlines... Harden against his former team in the playoffs.

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  34. The suns almost scored 40; just one shy of it.
    They are firing up and really making shots. If they maintain this pace, it's going to be a long day.

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  35. We have 3 assts, total for our team and 4 TO's while PHX has 12/3.

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  36. Ooh look Lin back in for harden!

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    1. McHale have been toying with this rotation in the past 4 - 5 games already.

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    2. I thought this wouldn't come back now that parsons is back.

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  37. Beverly just got rejected by Marcus Morris. Muaaaah!!!

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    1. Beverly is hurt in the face. He might be needing stitches.

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  38. Love that move to the basket Lin.

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  39. Lin is running the show without Parson and Harden.
    Go my man.

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  40. I know u all dont care about clutchfans, but my godness these guys are RETARDED as fuck. they are hating lin in full force again and praising Dragic even though he just elbowed lin in the face and all his assists came from long range shots. i hope they all get raped by an asian once in their life. they are soooo PATHETIC acting as if lin isnt even a rocket and that in a game where the other rockets players are at LEASt as bad as lin. will NEVEr visit this site again retarded american rednecks.

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    1. stop talking about that retarded, imbred site. let's focus on this site.

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    2. This would not be a good night to go on clutch.

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    3. You should've known better..

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  41. Ooh Lin by himself.. Lets get a run going!

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  42. Announcers said Lin was acting when he got 3rd foul on Marcus Morris. Yeah, he was acting alright you dumb ass announcers.

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    1. let's be objective there...once he felt contact or lost ball he threw his arms up. I think James Harden has great influence on Lin ....on that part.

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  43. jeremy has veteran acting moves now...awesome...was untouched to the hoop...lol

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  44. I hate to say it but that's not the first time Lin has flopped.

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  45. Lin taking the opportunity... Yeah baby..

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  46. 2 ups and expect Dragic check in soon

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  47. Lin is attacking without Harden and without Parsons. He just blocked the shot, grabbed the rebound and ran full court while zig zagging in between and got the lay up. What a display of his full arsenal.

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  48. Guys enjoy this moment.. Lin as the primary playmaker.. This is something we may never see again.

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  49. Hey guys.....we don't need this win......we want spurs for the playoffs not denver.....we don't need any injury. ..

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  50. I TOLD YOU GUYS. LISTEN TO ME.

    He's taking it easy of late, especially in the 1st quarter. He's getting ready for the playoffs and working on his jumper, feeding the post, staying healthy.

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    1. Every time Jeremy starts 1/4 or 1/5, some people freak out like it's the end of his career.

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  51. wow why is lin not getting the ball everytime...he scores with ease...his drives are too fast...its like its too easy forhim.

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  52. This is the quickest team the Rox have with Lin as the PG.

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  53. "Lin ... he just blew by everybody."
    "Lin has all 5 points in the quarter."

    Ok, ... he's just cruising. Let Dragic "greyhound" as KHuang says. Big picture does not change.

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  54. Don't worry people, in the playoffs the real talents show up. The team will be so pathetically reliant on iso Harden and Parsons as the #2 option and it will be failing so pathetically that Lin will be unintentionally forced into a key stud role. I've seen it too many times in the past by bad lower seeded playoff teams.

    I believe the Rox will lose bad on the road and lose close in their home games. Maybe they'll win a close one at home or even win in 1 blowout at home and go 4-1.

    Problem is it will be too little too late when Lin turns it on and/or is allowed to shine out of the Rox desperation. It won't be enough for Lin and he won't get enough usage overall to overcome the deficits. But unless Lin is a pathetic scrub, he won't allow himself to stand in the corner the entire series looking like a useless stooge over 4 games. And if he does? He will use it as fuel over the summer to make himself that much better.

    However, be prepared to be frustrated for Lin for the this game, the next, and at least the first 2 games of the Playoffs.

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  55. I have confidence in Lin as PG.

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  56. Are McHell and Harden really that stubborn not seing that lin is the by far best playmaker on the team? well yes i think they are...

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    1. Hey go back to clutch and tell me what they are saying now..

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  57. IT's great fun to watch team ball w/o Harden.

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  58. Man Lin always amazed me again and again

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  59. Hes lighting up!!!!!!

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  60. LOL Lin 3 for the doubters. This is a fun game, like a Sunday ride in the car. I'm enjoying no Harden, Bev in the game. Notice how Lin gives ball up and head to the corner, but the team gets him the ball back. This is the trust y'all have been writing about.

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  61. Lin with 11 points now after Harden and Parsons sat down. Rockets only down by 2 points.

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  62. You guys should say that Scola is schooling out big man.

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  63. Still worried??? Bwahaha...he's not even playing at 70% intensity.

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  64. You know Harden actually kills the ball movements in the game.
    Lin can slaughter their first team with our 2nd team.
    2 Timeouts! Time to be scared Sunny boys!

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  65. Nice to see Anderson get an easy slam.

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  66. The reverse of the 1st quarter.
    Except Lin is running the show.
    GREAT

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  67. Wow mini Linsanity right here!!

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  68. Noooiiiooooooooo harden is back

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  69. Harden is back in. Now it will be back to boring bball again.

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    1. Yeah the Rox DO need Harden, except his role should be playing off Lin as the leading scorer in the role currently given to Parsons. Harden would average 30ppg in that role and 2-3 assists per game.

      No Lin would not supplant Harden as leading scorer etc, Lin should be #2 or 3 on the team, but he SHOULD have the ball to make the decisions as the PG.

      Parsons needs to play more like Francisco Garcia / Battier but Mchale and Morey lost their minds and want Parsons to a super star SF.

      Lin is not perfect but I trust Lin with the ball more than Harden who is gunning for his own stats and home run passes and refuses to pass off hockey assists.

      Problem is Mchale sees Lin as we see Harden and Harden as we see Lin so Mchale agrees with exactly what we're saying just the other way around....

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  71. Okay let me go to clutch . Will be right back...

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  72. great ball movement

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  73. Lin is mad that Gorgan is showing him up and now he is taking it to the Suns. He is showing the Suns what speed is.

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    1. Do like the competitive spirit.

      Lin got torched as defender in first quarter and Dragic got Lin attention now.

      Too bad Lin is shooting like ca ca tonight.

      Hopefully he gets his shooting together in second half.

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  74. Can you imagine Houston without Harden?

    22/8 probably.

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    1. He would be in MVP discussions right now. No doubt.

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    2. I don't know about that -- Lebron is clearly ahead of everyone else by far right now. Also, he wasn't himself for the first 6-8 weeks. He would be like Lawson times ten (slow start, hot finish) + defense.

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    3. I didnt say he would win it.. But Lin clearly makes everyone better. No doubt in my mind.

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  75. Hey what are u talking about? Clutchfan is on Lin's nuts right now..

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  76. That's a mistake for mchale letting lin alone wirhout harden with him..
    Why?.
    Because it just shows how unwise is he running the play with harden alone..

    Now all the fans will know what really lin can do playin the real pg of tje team.

    But mchale now prevented it pulling uo does guys who plays well with lin..

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    1. Sorry! We all know that Harden is the defense liability. It's team defense and Harden is not part of it.

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  77. Lin to Dragic: let me show you why we are in the playoffs and you get to watch on the sideline...

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  78. In the playoff, Lin + 2nd team is going to thrash whoever they play in the 2nd quarter.
    The message to Harden: Lin can do w/o you and be better; sticky beard.

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  79. Madness! Refs cheated on Lin again, that should CLEAR PATH FOUL!

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    1. Unbelieveable. How do they fuck it up after a REPLAY?

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  80. Phoenix announcers is saying Lin is re-creating Linsanity tonight. What the heck do they know about Linsanity. Bunch of homers!

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  81. He is recreating Linsanity.. Yeah u got that right... Coincidence that harden wasn't in ..

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  82. Lin outscores the beard. He's going to get mad.

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  83. How many TOs for Dragic this quarter?

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  84. The beard is such a liability!!!!!

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  85. Lin got some blood on his elbow and the Ref didn't call that a foul. Lin is getting some more battle scars for tonight. First the face, now the arm.

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    1. He got one friendly call tonight...so the ref had to make up for it, I guess.

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  86. Man, Lin totally take over the game. Completely dominating the Suns.

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  87. Unbelievable harden just killed mini linsanity

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  88. Hahahaha, Harden tries to guard Wes Johnson and Jonson just took it in on him and Harden was left staring and hoping for some help defense.

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  89. The word harden means 'frigid, immobile and more than sticky'

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  90. Wow. Lin shooting a ton. He is pissed at Goran

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  91. Yup, it has been confirmed. With Parsons and Harden in the game the game has swung back in favor of the Suns again.

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    1. Parsons is nothing without Lin, Harden, or even Dragic last year. I really hope Morey sees this and trades him while his value is high in the minds of GMs. Probably won't, but I can dream.

      I'll take Landry Fields for him straight up. He and Jeremy would be Alley-Oops City.

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  93. LOL Parsons. What a terrible "point forward."

    I've never seen a worse pass than that. He had to figure out a way to throw that pass for a TO.

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    1. Anything that accurately delivered to Dudley must count as a pass.

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  94. Come on Rockets, guys are afraid to attack the rim, passing it too much.

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  95. I just hate the word saying Harden leads the Rox to ......
    Harden only leads to heroic ball and self-destruction.
    Sigh!!!!

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    1. It doesn't matter. As Lin starts to do this stuff more and more (this is like the Portland game on ESPN where Lin takes over eventually), it's only a matter of time before Lin bolts as a new team will want him in a few seasons.

      And if a new team wants him, he will be showcased and his time will come.

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  96. Sorry Lin I spoke to fast...you are figuring out slowly how to take it to people even when the Rox coaches and Morey want you to be a role player who hides in the corner to showcase Harden and Parsons. Much props Lin, much props.

    Now if Lin can do this in the playoffs....

    I heard the Suns announcers say "Lin is looking like Linsanity tonight." That's there way of saying Lin is kicking freaking ass without having to acknowledge it.

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  97. Harden..reminds me of one and done pick up b-ball...hate that guy who does that

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  98. Putting Harden in is a big mistake!!!!!!!

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  99. What da hell happen to our defense? Oh wait

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  100. What the fuck is going on? Lin took a lots of shots,McHale let him do it? Or harden got hurt?

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    1. U missed miss Linsanity dude. It was just beautiful.

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    2. Lin doesn't give a crap anymore esp when he knows he single handedly was killing the other team earlier. It's what he has to do to establish himself

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    3. McHale let him shoot that much? Omg!

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    4. McHale couldn't say shit. Lin was single handed my killing em for a while there.

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  101. Harden is a big wet blanket that waters down all the momentum Lin has built up for the quarter.

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  102. Jeremy heat-check on the 30ft miss! Heh, he's just messing around right now. Doesn't care about his %s...preparing for the playoffs.

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  103. Suns announcers call every Suns pass a no-look pass. Such clowns heh.

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    1. Thilese guys sound like they're just ducking around. I mean what do u do when ur team is the worst in the western conf.

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  104. Yeah, maybe Harden doesn't want the ball. Weird. Lin is shooting too much??

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  105. McHale should know that Harden is a big liability to the team.
    Why don't you let Lin have the fun of a quarter.

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  106. Lead disappears when Harden and Parsons "take over."

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    1. I'd gladly take Kevin Martin and Landry Fields over Harden and Parsons.

      And then you'd have money to sign a superstar PF and two great bench players.

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    2. Nah, I wouldn't go that far. Kevin Martin didn't like Lin and also Fields is not as good as Parsons. For all of Parsons fault in trying to be a PG, he is way better than Fields. He has better shooting touch and is more versatile than Fields. You got that wrong. I still would prefer Harden over Kevin Martin.

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  107. Hell, back to original.
    McFail!!!!!!

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    1. Harden and Parsons terrible TOs and "playmaking."

      Less Lin...Less Win. James and Chandler were so godawful they cooled him off, too.

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  109. Harden kills all ball movements.
    The lead disappeared soon as Harden and Parson checked in

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  110. When will Harden discover that he's hurting the team?

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    1. It's not really Harden's fault. He does what the coaches allow.

      blame the shitty coaching staff for encouraging him to play this way and for not holding him accountable for anything.

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  111. Lin leading in minutes and shot attempts?

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    1. Rockets give up almost 70 pts at the half?

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