LOS ANGELES — In another in a long line of heartbreaking losses, this one after squandering a 21-point lead and falling to the Lakers in overtime Saturday, the Knicks at least could look for some sign of hope to cling to and it came in the form of RJ Barrett.
It wasn’t just the career-best 36 points that Barrett delivered in 50 minutes of work, or the game-tying three-pointer he calmly drained to send the game into overtime. Actually, the best sign came long before he took the court.
With Thursday’s trade deadline approaching the Knicks are left again to figure out where they are, if they have the building blocks to work with.