Jeremy Lin An Unlikely Hero as Knicks Take Down Nets

When the season began, the Knicks were expected by many to contend at a higher level, potentially chasing a championship.The problem with that expectation is that it may prove difficult for a team (especially any coached by Mike D'Antoni) to chase a title with no true efficient point guard on the roster.The Knicks have tried desperately to find their floor general, with Toney Douglas and Iman Shumpert sharing the most minutes. Douglas, to the dismay of fans everywhere, struggled mightily as a starter, and the jury is still out on whether point guard will be Shumpert's ideal NBA position.Mike Bibby has also failed to play with any heavy level of consistency, and the bad back of Baron Davis has left the Knicks living on the prayer that he returns soon all season long. Following heartbreaking losses to Bulls and Celtics, it was clear the reeling Knicks sorely needed a pick-me-up victory. Who knew that Coach D'Antoni was going to have to look all the way down his bench to fi...