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New York Knicks: Ten forgotten moments from Linsanity

By Jeffrey Bellone

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 21: Jeremy Lin fans cheer during the game between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on March 21, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Knicks won 82-79. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 21: Jeremy Lin fans cheer during the game between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on March 21, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Knicks won 82-79. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 06: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Jeremy Lin #17 of the New York Knicks in action against Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz on February 6, 2012 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Jazz 99-88. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

Overlooked Games

4. 23 and 10 vs Utah

Everyone remembers Lin’s breakout game against the Nets, his performance vs Kobe and the Lakers, and his game-winning shot in Toronto. One of the games during Linsanity that is often overlooked is when he made his first start in a contest against the Jazz.

While Lin’s heroics in the Knicks win over their tristate rivals was special, there’s no Linsanity without momentum. And in Lin’s second game, with Amar’e Stoudemire joining Carmelo Anthony on the sideline, he proved his performance against New Jersey wasn’t a fluke. He scored 28 points that night, on 10-17 shooting, dishing out 8 assists over 44 minutes of play.

3. The comeback against Cleveland

Just when it seemed like the Linsanity bubble was starting to lose some air, the Knicks put together a comeback against the lowly Cleveland Cavaliers to get back on track. After losing to Miami before the All-Star break in a game that Lin was trapped and attacked into eight turnovers in his worst performance since his magical run began, the Knicks were looking for a home win against Cleveland to get back on track. Trailing by 17 points at halftime, they put together a ferocious comeback behind Lin’s 19 points and 13 assists, the point guard only committing one turnover after looking uncomfortable against Miami.

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