Lin tallied 11 points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), seven assists, and six rebounds across 35 minutes in Wednesday's 90-88 Game 5 win over the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Though the Hornets welcomed back Nicolas Batum (ankle) from a two-game absence, Lin still saw his most court time of the series, as coach Steve Clifford rode the combo guard heavily while he provided ample contributions across the stat sheet. Lin has been a solid energy guy off the bench all season for the Hornets, but because his early-game performance often dictates how many minutes he ends up receiving on any given night, he's liable for some volatile production from time to time. Still, he's been a solid complementary player for the Hornets throughout the series, averaging 14 points (on 44.7% shooting from the field), 3.4 assists, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.6 three-pointers across 29.2 minutes.