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Randle’s Struggles Continue, But Barrett Steps Up Big As Knicks Pull Away Late, Top Spurs

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — RJ Barrett scored 31 points in his first home game since hitting his first career buzzer beater, leading the New York Knicks to a 111-96 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.

Evan Fournier returned from a one-game absence with 18 points for the Knicks, who broke open a game that had been close throughout by outscoring the Spurs 18-2 to start the fourth quarter.

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Barrett had five straight points to open the final period, which started with the Knicks ahead just 82-75.