Lin-sanity rolls
Lin said Anthony to come back and the signing of shooting guard JR Smith will not change his mental approach, but may require adjustments in the strategy.
“I will come with the same mentality, to attack and be aggressive,” Lin said. “I hope this will be better. It is always a good thing when you have more weapons, more Playmakers.”
While the winning streak was ended, “Lin-meaning” digit phenomenon to continue that Knicks fans saw their team rise from a common good to carry a heavy force, knocking off the Lakers in Los Angeles During their winning streak.
Special attention is always paid the number of Lin and the Knicks, but the new Asian-American star in the middle of the storm said he did not mind facing the pressure of the winning streak.
“I do not think this is good because I hate losing, but I know what to say about these things die down,” Lin said. “He can help me. This can help the team a bit to do all the cool-off of the court a litle bit. ”
Lin had eight turnovers in the first half when the Hornets seized control that the Knicks do not drive.
“It’s the hardest place there,” D’Antoni said. “It happens to young guys. He will learn. It goes through. In the second half that he himself very well. He adjusted.”
Lin, who scored 16 points in the second half and made a turnover just after halftime, went 8-of-18 shooting in the field, 2-of-5 from 3-point range, and made eight of 10 free throws.
Trevor Ariza scored 25 points and Italy Marco Belinelli added 17 to lead the Hornets, who rose to 7-23 by winning their third straight game, taking off a late charge by Lin and Stoudemire at the last minute.
The Knicks pulled within 78-75 on a layup with 4:05 to play, but Stoudemire Lin answered a layup and a potential link 3-pointer with 2:31 remaining.
Belinelli banked in a jumper for the Hornets, but Lin answered with a layup to pull the Knicks within 80-77 with 1:55 to play.
Lin made a good deal and hit two free throws with 1:06 to go to New York within 82-80, but the Hornets hit their free throws down the stretch to deny the Knicks, 15-16 , no chance at another shocker at the last second.