Travers wrote:Vae Victus wrote:The 1st 2 games, Lin played alright. Shoulda been more aggressive but he didnt get the ball enough to really make his mark, Batum in game means Lin gets way less usage.
Game 3, i felt Lin was straight up the MVP as his excellent play on both sides of the ball galvanized the team.
Game 4, Lin was pivotal in getting the team out of the early rut the starters typically get into. He was awesome all the way until the 2nd half of the 4th quarter where he made 2 costly TOs (which i thought were ****), but the team luckily had a hot Kemba to bail them out.
Game 5, the "stars" are shooting like **** or crippled by injury, Lin himself shooting pretty meh, but his passing and defense were key to keeping the team in it. Kemba was just plain off on drives, although he was hot from 3. Marvin was MVP for his overall play. Lin a close 2nd in importance in my opinion.
Games 1/2 Lin played solid if unspectacular ball, however he was showing a penchant for drawing fouls. Games 3/4 Lin was utterly pivotal in winning the game with his offense and overall game. Game 5 Lin used his passing wizardry to get easy buckets for everyone else.
And so far we haent had a single Linsanity type game yet! Im just hoping Game 6 Lin puts an exclamation point in snuffing out the Heat's hopes and dreams with a 30 point outburst.
Linsanity type game is not very likely happen when he is the 2nd or 3rd option ball handler. And when Batum reclaim his role as 2nd option ball handler, Lin's performance will very likely fade back to his regular season's. I guess that's the main reason why many Lin fans would prefer him for a starting job elsewhere. As Lin will never reach his real potential and play his brand of game when he is not the primary ball handler.
I think some fans are in a "primary ball handler" box. And it is some, not all Lin fan's that think this. 21 points and driving to the hoop so much is a Linsanity game in game 4. Last night he had a strong game with the assists and working into the teeth of a strong defense. In the playoffs, unless you are on the floor a long time, your point total maybe lower, but Lin has high impact on the game. Lin is doing well and winning the playoffs isn't about Lin, it's about stepping up and helping your team. And that's what he's doing. It's a Hornets forum, and it is about how well he does here. If and when he goes somewhere else is for another time, not now. At this point, not a lot of fans are thinking of a "Lin appreciation thread" but more of a keep it going Lin trend.
