His old fans booed him. His old friend clobbered him.
Otherwise, it was Linsanity all over again at Madison Square Garden.
Jeremy Lin had 22 points and eight assists in his return to New York, leading the Houston Rockets to a 109-96 victory Monday night that ended the Knicks' 10-game home winning streak.
Cheered, then jeered, and later floored by Tyson Chandler's flagrant foul, Lin added another masterpiece to the ones he put together last season during the height of his memorable run. No longer the fan favorite he was when wearing the home uniform, Lin got a mixed reception when he left the game with 2:25 remaining and the Rockets leading by 16.
"I think our team, we took a step in the right direction," Lin said. "And for me, it was great to be back."
James Harden had 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets. Rookie Chris Copeland scored a career-high 29 points for the Knicks, who played without leading scorer Carmelo Anthony.
The Knicks trailed by just five midway through the third quarter before the Rockets blew it open with a 15-0 run, with Lin either scoring or assisting on five of their six baskets.
Lin, who signed with Houston in the offseason, saw some fans wearing his old jersey but said he didn't let his mind drift back to last season during the game.
"I've moved on, they've moved on," he said. "We have good memories, but at the same time we're all in a different place now."
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Magic 102, Timberwolves 93: Glen Davis scored 28 points as host Orlando beat Minnesota. Kevin Love led the Timberwolves with 23 points and 15 rebounds.
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