The New York Knicks’ point guard Jeremy Lin was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week with his performance on the court last week. The LIN-Sanity movement has led the Knicks to five straight wins and the rookie is making history along the way. Lin led the Knicks to a 4-0 week, averaging 27.3 points, 8.3 assists and 2.0 steals. His 109 points over his first four career starts are the most by any player since 1976-77, and he became the first player in NBA history to tally at least 20 points and seven assists in each of his first four starts. Lin scored a career-high 38 points on Feb. 10, in a 92-85 win over the Lakers.
Stats for the week by New York Knicks Jeremy Lin
Feb. 6 vs. Utah: Posted 28 points, eight assists and two steals in a 99-88 win over the Jazz.
Feb. 8 @ Washington: Tallied 23 points, 10 assists and four rebounds in a 107-93 win over the Wizards.
Feb. 10 vs. L.A. Lakers: Scored a career-high 38 points and added seven assists, four rebounds and two steals in a 92-85 win over the Lakers.
The Rise of Jeremy Lin
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Jeremy Lin named Eastern Conference Player of the Week. He exploded for 38 points against the Lakers at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. Relive the Lin-sanity.
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