The game that attracted attention because of the rookie guards from Asia and Europe, Lin made the winning score over Timberwolves.

For the last attach chance by New York Knicks Lin scored the free throw which lead to a dramatic reversal from behind to win the game.

New York gained the fifth victory with 100-98 in the 2011-2012 NBA game against Minnesota Timerwolves held at Minneapolis Target Center.

Lin made 20 points, 8 assists, 6 rebound and 3 steals and for all 5 winning games scored more than 20 points.
 With the win today New York has 13 wins (15 loses) and is about to enter the East Coast playoff. Minnesota had 15 loses (13 wins).