Around the NBA part 2

[Capn'O]

You're on the losing side of every part of that bet.

Couple rough games but hey, the assists are up to 6.4 after tonight If only he had taken 8 shots in the second half as Quick Kick so irrationally predicted. Amirite?!

It's a long haul... much drama to go. Perhaps even pieces of your sig to be unveiled as tides shift.

Still overconfident huh? Just look at how bad he's been in January. This is November all over again.

There will be no drama. The more games he plays the more his "true" ability is revealed and the less hope you have.

Still nothing on Quick Kick's prediction though? I suggest you put on a sweater*. Your bias is showing.


*pants not required on the internet

[yaboynyp]

Lin had 12 points on 5-11, 10 assists, 1 turnover. I don't understand the critique. It's Harden who is overrated and hogging the offense.

Harden >>>>> Lin…Cmon yall it’s not even close

Where did he say "Lin is better than Harden"? Lin gets critiqued WAY more than Harden ever does. Which is funny considering on any other team the SUPERSTAR player takes the criticism. And Harden doesn't play defense and is a turnover machine.

Harden should be hogging on offense he is their best most dynamic player.. That’s what a coach does put the ball in his best players hands. If I were on here arguing for Felton to get more touches because Melo is hogging and is overrated you would think I’m crazy and I would agree with you..

[Wolfgang]

Or people have figured them out because of Mcfail. Coaching sucks. Face the facts. This team was never going anywhere with his run and gun play. And not sure how you can defend him playing his starters with a minute or two left during a blowout. Especially when they've had these back to backs and 4 games in 5 nights lately.

The quicker they fire him and bring a real coach in the better off this team will be.

[Thugger HBC]

Or people have figured them out because of Mcfail. Coaching sucks. Face the facts. This team was never going anywhere with his run and gun play. And not sure how you can defend him playing his starters with a minute or two left during a blowout. Especially when they've had these back to backs and 4 games in 5 nights lately.

The quicker they fire him and bring a real coach in the better off this team will be.

I think people saw this team hot start and fell in love with it.

Same thing with Dallas, as with Denver.

These team were bound to taper off, I knew it from the start, not surprised because i already knew it.....coaching could be better, but not the issue.

They are a good young team fun to watch, but no expectations of anything significant.

[Stannis]

Lin had 12 points on 5-11, 10 assists, 1 turnover. I don't understand the critique. It's Harden who is overrated and hogging the offense.

Harden >>>>> Lin…Cmon yall it’s not even close

I thought KG was just saying Lin cannot really do well with Harden.

[SonOfMars]

Lin had 12 points on 5-11, 10 assists, 1 turnover. I don't understand the critique. It's Harden who is overrated and hogging the offense.

Do you really believe that?

[Fat Kat]

Lin had 12 points on 5-11, 10 assists, 1 turnover. I don't understand the critique. It's Harden who is overrated and hogging the offense.

Harden >>>>> Lin…Cmon yall it’s not even close

I thought KG was just saying Lin cannot really do well with Harden.

Looks like KG was very clear in what he said.

[Capn'O]

Or people have figured them out because of Mcfail. Coaching sucks. Face the facts. This team was never going anywhere with his run and gun play. And not sure how you can defend him playing his starters with a minute or two left during a blowout. Especially when they've had these back to backs and 4 games in 5 nights lately.

The quicker they fire him and bring a real coach in the better off this team will be.

I think people saw this team hot start and fell in love with it.

Same thing with Dallas, as with Denver.

These team were bound to taper off, I knew it from the start, not surprised because i already knew it.....coaching could be better, but not the issue.

They are a good young team fun to watch, but no expectations of anything significant.

Denver? They're one of the hottest teams in the league. Terrible start.

Agree about Houston though. I see them as a 7/8 seed at best this year. Just don't think they have the firepower to be a top team yet. NOH of all teams figured out how to stop what was working for them - Single cover Harden, pack the paint for Lin drives but otherwise let him shoot and let that defender roam, and stay home on the shooters as much as possible. Now... Houston's move to adjust.

But against the Clips - Yeah, just overmatched. My fantasy league (I have Lin, Gallo, and Crawford ) tells me J Crossover really went off. He's having a heck of a year with them.

[Wolfgang]

Anybody have thoughts on LeBron going back to Cleveland? I think it'd be hilarious.

[Brooklyn_Yards]

Josh Smith out vs Nyets. Hopefully the Hawks well find a away to sweep or split the series.

[Rasho Brezec]

Damn that Harden guy for making Lin look bad by being the better player.

[21shumpshumpst]

I didn't see the game but just looking at the box score why would anyone rag on little Lin for last night's game?
It seems he did fairly well.

[rockmanslim]

I didn't see the game but just looking at the box score why would anyone rag on little Lin for last night's game?
It seems he did fairly well.

He actually had two turnovers, not one. This one was charged to Asik when it obviously should've been charged to Lin:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9mEDfj1Wfc[/youtube]

Just the vagaries of NBA scorekeepers, I guess. But still, just 2 turnovers is still very good for him.


But Crawford absolutely abused him at the beginning of the 4th quarter, just put on a show at Lin's expense.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyPlMdwkjzw[/youtube]

[BleedOrangeBlue]

Crawford is Knick's JR Smith. I wouldnt be surprised if Crawford wins the 6th man.

[Fat Kat]

Crawford is Knick's JR Smith. I wouldnt be surprised if Crawford wins the 6th man.

Yep. JR minus any semblance of defense.

[frogfood]

Not much you can do vs JR or JCraw if they're on fire really.

[21shumpshumpst]

I didn't see the game but just looking at the box score why would anyone rag on little Lin for last night's game?
It seems he did fairly well.

He actually had two turnovers, not one. This one was charged to Asik when it obviously should've been charged to Lin:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9mEDfj1Wfc[/youtube]

Just the vagaries of NBA scorekeepers, I guess. But still, just 2 turnovers is still very good for him.


But Crawford absolutely abused him at the beginning of the 4th quarter, just put on a show at Lin's expense.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyPlMdwkjzw[/youtube]

Well then that means that he was awful on defense. We all knew that defensively he was really bad at keeping his man in front of him.

But offensively if he manages to put up 12/10 with 2 tos I mean even I would eat some crow. Luckily he won't keep it up so no crow eating for me.

[yaboynyp]

Crawford is Knick's JR Smith. I wouldnt be surprised if Crawford wins the 6th man.

Yep. JR minus any semblance of defense, rebounding or playmaking ability.

*Fixed

[frogfood]

Well then that means that he was awful on defense. We all knew that defensively he was really bad at keeping his man in front of him.

But offensively if he manages to put up 12/10 with 2 tos I mean even I would eat some crow. Luckily he won't keep it up so no crow eating for me.

I'm not saying he is a good defender but you can't base any judgement on a video vs Crawford.

[Capn'O]

Not much you can do vs JR or JCraw if they're on fire really.

Yup. From that video - nobody on the Rox could do anything with him. He's got height AND quickness on Lin. Lin maybe has strength. But with that 3 ball dropping it doesn't matter. Crawford is really one of the great pure scorers in the game and it's too bad for him he doesn't have more of a complete game. IMO, JR's is more complete but he's not as good of a scorer.

Jamal helps that Clips teams a lot though (and my fantasy team ) as he's not really asked to do much more than score a bunch. They really ride his hot streaks and limit his touches/minutes when he's cold.