RJ Barrett isn’t letting his taking pictures struggles damage his confidence. He nonetheless hoisted up 22 pictures within the Knicks’ 132-129 time beyond regulation loss to the Path Blazers on Friday evening and insisted he isn’t questioning himself.
“I’m advantageous,” he stated. “Don’t fear about me. I’m advantageous.”
After going 6 of twenty-two from the sector, and 1 of seven from deep, Barrett is simply 36 of 114 over his final seven video games. He did shoot higher in Monday’s win over the Thunder, going 10 of 16 from the sector for 25 factors, however he took a step again in opposition to Portland.
Coach Tom Thibodeau felt Barrett was searching for contact on a few of his drives within the first half, and never aggressively attacking the rim sufficient.
“They had been getting all the things, I assumed I'd get some. Sheesh,” he stated, referring to the Path Blazers trying 51 free throws. “Second half I began going in additional aggressively, making an attempt to complete. I performed slightly higher.”
Barrett completed the evening with 19 factors, 10 rebounds and 5 assists.
Mitchell Robinson had 12 factors, eight rebounds and two blocks in 23 minutes after feeling discomfort in Monday’s win over the Thunder in the appropriate knee that price him eight video games. Robinson stated he isn’t one hundred pc, however feels it is very important be out there.
For the third straight recreation, Thibodeau performed all three facilities. Robinson began whereas Jericho Sims and Isaiah Hartenstein each acquired rotational minutes off the bench. Hartenstein logged 17 minutes and Sims 13.
“It’s game-to-game. It’ll type itself out,” Thibodeau stated earlier than the sport. “I don’t assume it’ll be like that each recreation. However I really like the depth at that place. So all three guys are greater than succesful, all three can begin, all three can come off the bench. It’s a very good luxurious to have.”
Derrick Rose (proper toe) and Cam Reddish (proper groin) remained out. Thibodeau stated they're getting nearer to returning. They each missed the finale of the five-game street journey on Monday in opposition to the Thunder.
The Path Blazers had been with out famous person guard Damian Lillard (calf pressure). The Knicks have missed various high opposing gamers not too long ago, from Chris Paul of the Suns to Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets to Darius Garland of the Cavaliers. They're 1-3 in these video games.
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