RJ Barrett threw down a coast-to-coast monster slam that sent the New York Knicks-Toronto Raptors game into overtime Monday afternoon as if to announce he’s back after an uneven four games since his return from a finger injury.
Barrett’s second-half performance was a silver lining in the Knicks’ heartbreaking 123-121 overtime loss to the Raptors.
The 22-year-old Barrett bucked another slow start to produce 32 points in 49 minutes. After going 3 for 11 in the first half, Barrett found his rhythm after the halftime break. He hit 7 of 12 shots in the second half and extra time that kept the Knicks within a play away from stealing the win.