Lin unlikely to return for first round of playoffs

[jonathanlambert33]

Jeremy Lin is recovering well from knee surgery, but doesn’t expect to play in the first round of the playoffs.

"I think unless something goes really well, I wouldn't get there," Lin said before New York's 100-99 overtime win over the Bulls on Sunday.

Lin, who has been out since tearing cartilage in his left knee on Mar. 24, won’t rule out a return if the Knicks can advance in the postseason.

“It depends on how far and how long it goes,” Lin said. “But obviously I want to get to 100 percent and then come back, hopefully see what I can do. By then it'll be a different team identity, chemistry, so it gets tricky, too. Yeah, I'm doing everything, we're doing everything we can to get back as soon as possible.”

He was averaging 14.6 points and 6.1 assists in 26.9 minutes per game.

Via Associated Press

 

[cruzg24]

Man I really wish he comes back as soon as possible. It would be a very pleasant surprise to see him come back in the 1st round of the playoffs. I dont think it is going to be happen though.

 

[MR.ballin]

This means Toney Douglas or Mike Bibby will play.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

I like that gif lol