Briefed by Tom Thibodeau, RJ Barrett reacts

In the hard since the start of the series against the Hawks (11.3 points to 34.2% over the first 3 games), R.J. Barrett did his big back last night with 21 points at 8/15, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The fanbase New Yorker was able to find her sophomore at its best and it seems that her trainer has something to do with it.

“I played harder. I didn’t care (about his performance) ”said RJ Barrett“ The coach (Tom Thibodeau) told me to be aggressive, to be myself and that’s what I did. ” RJ Barrett.

Asked about the burst of pride of his player, author of a disappointing Playoffs campaign, Tom Thibodeau told us about the advice he gave him.

“Do whatever you did to get there. If you’re open, take your shot and find a way to get easy baskets. You will score an easy basket, gain energy and find your rhythm. ” revealed Tom Thibodeau “I don’t want guys to think too much. Play freely, be aggressive, take your shots. If the shot is contested, pass the ball. It’s that simple ”Tom Thibodeau

Despite this honest performance, RJ Barrett could not prevent the defeat of his family. It was in the third quarter that New York sank as the team started the second half by conceding a 15-5. The Knicks player bitterly regrets it.

“We can’t let them come back like that” adds Barrett “In the third quarter, when they came back in the game, we were unable to stop them. We have to be aggressive. We were aggressive in the first half and it worked. ” Rj barrett

In front, Bring young did not give them a gift: with 27 points and 9 assists, the franchise player from Atlanta knew how to wear theirs. But it is the collective of the Hawks which is in the sights of RJ Barrett.

“They have a lot of players, not just Trae Young” says Barrett “We have to defend the whole team. We will find solutions and work (our defense) thanks to the videos of the match. We will find solutions. ” Rj barrett

On the precipice (3-1 for Atlanta), New York will have to work harder to hope to return to the series.

Via The New York Post