Head coach Michael Skubala praised the determination his side showed as they extended their unbeaten league run to nine games with a draw at Luton Town.
Freddie Draper and Rob Street were on the scoresheet for the Imps who will head into Thursday's game against Burton Albion having not lost in the league for two whole months.
Skubala said: "This was a game that had everything. We started the game fast and, having gone 2-0 up, felt if we could have just held on to half-time we could have made some tweaks and been in a really strong position.
"The work ethic of the lads was huge, we never set out for a draw but when the dust settles it’ll feel like a good point."
City have now taken four points off the Hatters, who were relegated from the Championship in the summer and are still receiving Premier League parachute payments.
Skubala added: "They’re a big play-off chasing team and I’m pleased we’ve been able to take four points off them this season.
"It was very physical - more than I thought they’d be - and became direct. We’ve got to grow with that as teams fear us and will change how they play against us. If teams change at home against you that’s a lot of respect being shown to us."
City sold out their 1,354 allocation for this fixture more than a week before the game, and will again be backed by a large crowd as the Imps return to the LNER Stadium to face Burton Albion on Thursday.
Skubala added: "At the end when we were trying to push for a winner they were magnificent again. The boys feel it and it pushes them on.
"We're going to need everyone if we want to achieve anything this season - players, staff and fans all have a big part to play."