Lin tallied 18 points (6-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block over 22 minutes in Saturday's 130-116 loss to the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran point guard is still nowhere close to playing a starter's allotment of minutes, but he's been highly efficient with modest playing time in two of the last three games. After racking up a quick 17 points in 20 minutes two games ago against the Kings, Lin bounced back Saturday with his highest number of shot attempts since returning from a lengthy absence due to a hamstring injury, resulting in a season-high scoring total. He also reached a high-water mark in made three-pointers, and is boasting a 58.3 percent success rate from long range over the first three games of March. Given his recent success, it may not be long before the seventh-year pro sees an uptick in minutes, which could lead to favorable returns for owners still hanging on to him.