Jeremy Lin scored 28 points in his first career start last night for the Knicks helping them blow past the Utah Jazz 99-88. Amar'e Stoudemire was out this game for personal issues and Melo strained his right groin early in the first quarter. At this point the Knicks knew they had to turn to some one to run the show at the Garden. Jeremy Lin, a Harvard graduate who played briefly for the Warriors until he was sent down to the D League, got his big shot to shine on a prolific stage in New York. Lin shot 58% from the field with a career high 28 points. With the lack of success being played at the point guard position for the Knicks, Lin's performance provides hope and excitement for the fans until Davis's return. In Lin's previous game against the Nets, he scored an astonishing 25 points. Lin also had eight assists against the Jazz last night showing that he can do more than just score the ball. Mike D'Antoni's system could be a perfect fit for Lin and his ability to score the ball well. The Knicks have won two straight after losing 2 close games to the Bulls and Celtics over the weekend. D'Antoni needed this lift from Lin because the fans have been recently barreling down on him due to the lack of effort the Knicks have been displaying on the court. With Melo out for one to two weeks, Jeremy Lin possibly could provide a spark to not only the fans, but also the rest of the players on the team. Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Can Lin be the Answer?
Jeremy Lin scored 28 points in his first career start last night for the Knicks helping them blow past the Utah Jazz 99-88. Amar'e Stoudemire was out this game for personal issues and Melo strained his right groin early in the first quarter. At this point the Knicks knew they had to turn to some one to run the show at the Garden. Jeremy Lin, a Harvard graduate who played briefly for the Warriors until he was sent down to the D League, got his big shot to shine on a prolific stage in New York. Lin shot 58% from the field with a career high 28 points. With the lack of success being played at the point guard position for the Knicks, Lin's performance provides hope and excitement for the fans until Davis's return. In Lin's previous game against the Nets, he scored an astonishing 25 points. Lin also had eight assists against the Jazz last night showing that he can do more than just score the ball. Mike D'Antoni's system could be a perfect fit for Lin and his ability to score the ball well. The Knicks have won two straight after losing 2 close games to the Bulls and Celtics over the weekend. D'Antoni needed this lift from Lin because the fans have been recently barreling down on him due to the lack of effort the Knicks have been displaying on the court. With Melo out for one to two weeks, Jeremy Lin possibly could provide a spark to not only the fans, but also the rest of the players on the team. 
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I'm a surely not a Knick fan, but Lin, Gallinari, Chandler, and Felton would be a lot more exciting to watch than Melo. Watching Melo more often now that he is in New York, I don't buy into his game. Seems as if his style of play has no flow or rhythm to go along with a teams offense, if that makes sense.
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