Linsanity II: Jeremy Lin leading surging Hornets on playoff push

Lin is averaging 11.8 points and 2.9 assists per game for the Hornets in a reserve role

Jeremy Lin (7) of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after making a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on March 21, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. (Streeter Lecka, Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Perhaps this is the start of Linsanity II.

Hornets guard Jeremy Lin is heating up and surging Charlotte is blazing a trail to its second playoff appearance in three seasons under coach Steve Clifford.

Lin scored 15 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter Monday to lead the Hornets back from a 23-point deficit to beat San Antonio — the largest lead surrendered by the Spurs in the Tim…