Lin does it again, as Knicks rout Kings

Lin proved once again he was ready for the show and not just a fluke.  The man may be playing over his head, but he is definitely ready to be a starting point guard in the NBA.  Lin has quality skills and will continue to be a force in the NBA until people start getting more physical with him.  But the Kings tried to get more physical with Lin and it actually made him look better. Lin spread the ball around the best he has all season and created many great looks for the Knicks.

Lin had 10 points and 13 assists in 3 quarters of play.  The Knicks were up big heading into the fourth, so the starters' minutes in the fourth were minimal.  Lin is thrilled with the opportunity and much humbled by the buzz it has made.  Lin is having a lot of fun and continues to credit everyone else for his recent success.  Lin was asked his reaction to reports that President Obama watched the 3-pointer against Toronto and has been following the story. "Very honored, very humbled. Wow, it's the President. Nothing better than that."

Head coach Mike D'Antoni had nothing but great things to say about his red-hot point guard.  "[I'm] really happy with 10 points and 13 assists. That's great on a night like this, that's great. Next game Jeremy could have 30 points. Whatever we need him to do, I think he can do." said D'Antoni after the game.  And why would D'Antoni be a fan?  D'Antoni was on the hot seat and Carmelo Anthony once again went down to injury.  D'Antoni's job looked as if it was going to be taken away, until Lin arose.  With Lin and the big winning streak the Knicks are easily safe in the Eastern Conference playoff picture without their best scorer Anthony.

The Knicks continue to play at home on Friday against the Hornets.  The Knicks back at .500, and they will play another weak opponent with the 2nd worst record in the league.  With Lin and the Knicks on a roll and at home, it will be tough to picture anything but 8 straight wins.