The Knicks would have to win at least one playoff series to get Lin back.

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It was the Knicks' fourth straight win, all of them coming on the back of Lin, who didn't get meaningful minutes until last Saturday.

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Lin, 23, came off the bench earlier this month to guide the Knicks to win after improbable win.

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