Lin scored 26 points (9-16 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT) while adding four rebounds, four assists and a steal in 41 minutes during Saturday's loss to the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

Nic Batum's toe injury has allowed Lin to start the last four games, and he's responded by averaging 17.3 points, 3.3 boards, 3.3 assists and 1.5 threes. Batum could return to action as soon as Sunday against the Nuggets, however, and the Hornets are 0-4 with Lin in the starting lineup, so expect him to be back on the bench soon enough.