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RJ Barrett sets high standards for himself, but his Knicks teammates keep him grounded

The Knicks' RJ Barrett reacts after scoring during the second half against the Hornets on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. Credit: AP/Sarah Stier

After he started the game Tuesday against Charlotte with a three-pointer, RJ Barrett lost his touch. He kept shooting but misfired on seven consecutive shots. As both teams were on fire, piling up a total of 126 points in the first half, Barrett was the odd one out.

But in the locker room at halftime Julius Randle came up to him with a simple message.

"Most definitely. He told me in the locker room," Barrett said.