Knicks think they'll stay hot when stars join Lin

By Brian Mahoney

Associated Press

Published: Monday, Feb. 13 2012 3:16 p.m. MST

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, front, races for the ball on a fast break as Minnesota Timberwolves' Nikola Pekovic, of Montenegro, watches in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Knicks won 100-98, with Lin scoring 20 points.

Jim Mone, Associated Press

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Summary

toudemire watched Linsanity from Florida, a welcome break as he grieved the death of his brother.

Amare Stoudemire watched Linsanity from Florida, a welcome break as he grieved the death of his brother.

Carmelo Anthony had a front-row seat right in New York, where he couldn't escape fears he was eventually going to mess things up.

Both superstars will back soon, but the Knicks are Jeremy Lin's team now.

Linsanity entered its second week Monday, with the Knicks on a roll they feel can keep right on going behind their surprising point guard. Coach Mike D'Antoni says the Knicks "go into every game thinking you're going win, and it changes everybody's mood."

Lin was chosen as Eastern Conference player of the week after averaging 27.3 points and 8.3 assists in his first four starts. The Knicks have won five in a row heading into Toronto, turning things around after an 8-15 start.

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