Despite the loss, this performance cements Brunson as the future for the Knicks, while also raising a number of questions regarding his supporting cast. While the rest of the starters shot a combined 5-of-32 from the field, Brunson torched the Heat to the tune of 41 points on 14-of-22 shooting. Should the Knicks hope to continue on their current trajectory, they may need a more reliable scoring threat than Barrett.īrunson did everything he could to get the Knicks over the line but ultimately came up short. To this point in his career, he has shown no upside on the defensive end, while his scoring typically fluctuates from one game to the next. It is certainly not the end the fans were hoping for, and looking ahead, Barrett's long-term role has to be re-visited. His defensive contributions cannot be questioned, but for the Knicks to take the next step, they may need to consider adding an alternative center option who can spread the floor when required.īarrett went just 1-of-10 from the floor, digging a hole for the Knicks, who were bundled out of the playoffs. While Robinson was able to put together a decent regular season, his inability to be a threat on the offensive end was highlighted throughout the playoffs. During a game in January 2022, Randle gave Knicks fans a thumbs-down gesture and later said the gesture was to shut the fk up’’ when asked what it was for. The Knicks are only one year removed from a 37-win campaign that ended before the Play-In Tournament even began. Robinson's lethargic playoff run came to an end Friday with the Heat taking care of business on their home court. New York’s season may have ended with a loss, but it also was a step forward.
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