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New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) drives past Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in New York. The Knicks won 130-106. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) (Adam Hunger, AP)MILWAUKEE— As the Knicks moved to their high-scoring style with an offensive-minded backcourt, the responsibility has fallen on RJ Barrett to pick up the defensive slack on the perimeter. The Knicks’ backcourt of Jalen Brunson and Evan Fournier is subpar defensively, leaving Barrett— who is physically strong but not the quickest— as the best option to guard the...
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