Knicks win fifth straight
February 12, 2012 17:58:05 UK
Jeremy Lin didn't dominate, but still had 20 points and eight assists as the New York Knicks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-98.
Trailing most of the game the Knicks rallied in the final seconds with Lin hitting 1-of-2 free throws to give New York the lead with four seconds remaining.
Kevin Love led the way for the Timberwolves with 32 points and 21 boards and Ricky Rubio had eight assist to go with 12 points, but Linsanity continues as the Knicks will travel on to play the Raptors in Toronto on Tuesday.
Despite the winning streak the 13-15 Knicks are six games behind the Atlantic division leading Philadelphia 76ers who eased by the Cleveland Cavaliers 99-84.
Jrue Holiday had 20 points and Lou Williams chipped in 19 off the bench as the 76ers responded well after back to back losses to the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers.
Also bouncing back were the Orlando Magic who after Saturday's tough home loss to the Atlanta Hawks traveled up to Milwaukee and beat the Bucks 99-94. Jason Richardson had the hot hand for the Magic hitting nine 3-pointers as part of an 11-of-18 evening for a game-high 31 points.
The Lakers are 7501.00 to be crowned NBA champions this season, with the Celtics 9.00 and the Detroit Pistons 7501.00.
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