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

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.