LOS ANGELES — Frank Ntilikina is his own harshest critic. He doesn’t need any reminders when he doesn’t do well, and he’s the first to acknowledge when doesn’t.
“I can play a lot better,” Ntilikina says.
The rookie point guard was assessing his season, but it also applies to his recent play.
Ntilikina has been scoreless in four of the past six games, including the last two. He played his fewest minutes of the season Friday night — 4:55 — in the Knicks’ 117-115 win over at Utah.
Jeff Hornacek had a quick hook with Ntilikina, who didn’t take a shot for the first time this season, didn’t have an assist for the third time, committed two quick turnovers, and looked slow on defense, which is his strength.