Brunson posted his second straight effective performance, and Obi Toppin dunked and fired his way to a 24-point game.
Coach Tom Thibodeau’s primary objectives through the Knicks’ first two preseason games have been to find out how his new $104 million point guard, Jalen Brunson, fits in with the first unit, as well as affording some extended minutes to a couple of returning young players to determine if they deserve increased rotation consideration off the bench.
RJ Barrett netted 16 of his 18 points in the first half, Brunson and Immanuel Quickley each scored 17 and Julius Randle finished with 15 for the Knicks, who will travel to face Indiana in their third preseason game on Wednesday. Obi Toppin erupted for 24 points.Cam Reddish notably started in place of shooting guard Evan Fournier, who was rested, but he managed just two points on 1-for-7 shooting in 22 minutes.
“I know I’m ready,” Rose said. “I know if I stay ready I don’t have to get ready. I’m ready at all times if he needs me.” Mitchell Robinson has said that Rose has helped him get into shape during training camp by doing three minutes of sprints side by side after each practice. Barrett added that he’s not at all surprised that Rose immediately has been effective in running the second unit.
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