Alex Lin, in his first full NBA season, averaged 21 minutes over a nine-game stretch and 29 minutes over the previous five games. He recently said he is looking forward to the All-Star break because he is tired. I said earlier he could be key for the Suns at playoff time. I hope I am right. But the sprained ankle sustained Thursday night at Portland is likely to give him an extended break, not only at the All-Star break, but in the week ahead of it.