Jeremy Lin (back) did not practice Saturday, the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Lin (back) did not practice Saturday, the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Analysis:

The 26-year-old is battling some back soreness but it seems the decision to hold him out Saturday was primarily for maintenance purposes, as the issue is not believed to be serious. Lin has been up and down over the past week, but there's been nothing to suggest he won't be available for close to his normal minutes Sunday against the Nuggets.