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New York Knicks: Three players to watch against Warriors

By Rob Wolkenbrod

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 07: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks in action against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on December 07, 2019 in New York City. Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 104-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 07: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks in action against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on December 07, 2019 in New York City. Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 104-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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The New York Knicks will continue their road trip in San Francisco. Who are the three players to watch against the Golden State Warriors?

On Wednesday night, the New York Knicks will dive into the second half of a back-to-back against the Western Conference. This time, the opponent is the Golden State Warriors, who own a record of just a half-game better than the Knicks.

These teams will collide at the Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. Who are the players to watch over the next 48 minutes?

D’Angelo Russell

After the Knicks allowed Damian Lillard to scorch them for 28 points, it’s conceivable that another talented point guard will do the same. Enter Golden State’s D’Angelo Russell.

Russell recently returned from an injury but has been quiet, with 14.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game on just 34.1 percent shooting. Perhaps it’s rust after missing nearly three weeks, but for the chance to snap out of it, facing the Knicks could be the trick. Plus, he just took 22 shot attempts against the Memphis Grizzlies and should find just as many.

Eric Paschall

Eric Paschall may not play due to a left hip injury. If he does suit up, the Knicks will be watching the rookie forward in the frontcourt all game.

Drawing Draymond Green comparisons due to his size and frame (6-foot-6, 255 pounds), Paschall produces across the board but scoring has been his best attribute, featuring 16.6 points per game in his 24 appearances on a 52.5 effective field goal percentage.

Julius Randle or Marcus Morris would be the players lined up with Paschall. If either can manage him, maybe the Knicks find their way into a competitive game. If not, the Villanova standout will impact the outcome from all over the court.

RJ Barrett

RJ Barrett‘s drop-off in numbers since the start of November has been too notable at this point. He owns just four games of shooting percentages above 40.0 since Nov. 1, mostly finding his baskets in high volume along the way. Most recently, he’s finished with just one game of 10-plus points in his last four.

The only silver lining: Barrett has made 16 of his last 25 free throws, which is an improvement on the 51 percent prior to this stretch.

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Barrett needs that one breakout game to move in the right direction. Against a horrible defensive team in Golden State, it’s as big of a chance as he’s had yet.

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