Clutch Points
The New York Knicks have lost three out of their last four games, and there’s no denying that RJ Barrett’s production — or the lack thereof — has been a key factor behind this team’s recent slump.
Barrett had a brutal stretch last week where he averaged just 12.6 points in five games played. During that span, the 22-year-old made just 26.3 percent of his shots from the field while also going 2-of-25 from beyond the arc. Barrett busted out of his slump with a 25-point performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, and it’s no coincidence that the Knicks won that game.
Unfortunately, Barrett went ice-cold again in Friday’s matchup against Portland Trail Blazers, going 6-of-22 from the field in the overtime loss.