Jeremy Lin #27 of the New York Knicks. (Getty Images)

Jeremy Lin #27 of the New York Knicks. (Getty Images) Credit: Jeremy Lin #27 of the New York Knicks. (Getty Images)

The Knicks' slim chances of staging a comeback in their first-round series against LeBron James and the Miami Heat got even slimmer on Thursday when Jeremy Lin told reporters that he was unlikely to return in time for Game 4 on Sunday.

"Game 4 doesn't look great," the second-year point guard said before Thursday night's Game 3. "Game 5, I have no idea."

Lin has been out nearly six weeks with a torn left meniscus.

Stefanik abruptly ends bid for governor ... Islanders visit children in hospitals ... Top holiday movies to see Credit: Newsday

Stefanik abruptly ends bid for governor ... Wild weather hits LI ... Superintendent pleads guilty in crash ... Visiting one of LI's best pizzerias

Stefanik abruptly ends bid for governor ... Islanders visit children in hospitals ... Top holiday movies to see Credit: Newsday

Stefanik abruptly ends bid for governor ... Wild weather hits LI ... Superintendent pleads guilty in crash ... Visiting one of LI's best pizzerias

SUBSCRIBE

Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months

ACT NOWSALE ENDS SOON | CANCEL ANYTIME