Even While Struggling, Lin Finds Way to Lift Knicks Again

PICTURE OF GRIEF: Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire shows the emotion of the day as he enters First Baptist Church in Lake Wales, Fla., where he stopped at the casket of older brother Hazell (above) and later delivered a moving eulogy.

The New York Knicks new point guard Jeremy Lin has New York on fire with a four game winning streak. (Feb. 11) (/CBS News) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders consistently post smart, timely comments about Washington area sports and teams

This wasn't a pretty game, but for the Knicks the prettiest and most deadly player on the floor for the Knicks in the second half, who made some beautiful plays when it counted the most found himself on the bench at the end.

MINNEAPOLIS — Jeremy Lin did it again. Lin hit a free throw with 4.9 seconds left to overcome a dreadful second half and lift the New York Knicks to their fifth straight victory, 100-98, over the Minnesota Timberwolves on

PICTURE OF GRIEF: Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire shows the emotion of the day as he enters First Baptist Church in Lake Wales, Fla., where he stopped at the casket of older brother Hazell (above) and later delivered a moving eulogy.