New York Knicks starting wing RJ Barrett will miss his sixth consecutive game Monday night due to a lacerated right index finger. But the 22-year-old forward is inching closer to return.
Barrett, who was listed as doubtful before he was scratched from playing against the Milwaukee Bucks, has been doing well, according to New York coach Tom Thibodeau.
The Knicks are scheduled to host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday before going on a two-game road trip this weekend in Washington (Friday) and Indiana (Sunday).
Before the injury, Barrett has finally hit his strides after a poor start to the season.