Jeremy Lin (knee) could return to the lineup on Thursday, according to coach Kevin McHale. The Rockets play on Sunday, then get a few days off before taking on the first-place Blazers at the Moda Center on Thursday. They haven't missed Lin too badly and still rank first in the NBA in points per game on the season, and their offensive efficiency hasn't dropped too much ranking sixth in the NBA with Lin out over the last six games. That said, Lin was outstanding before going down and he should have his 30-minute, 10-shot-per-game role waiting for him.