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Is RJ Barrett playing tonight? Latest injury update for Knicks-Bucks Nov. 3

By Jordanna Clark

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 27: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks dunks against the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on October 27, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 27: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks dunks against the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on October 27, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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The debut of the NBA’s In-Season Tournament is here, and the New York Knicks will play their first game against the Bucks in Milwaukee on Friday.

Both teams are coming off disappointing losses, with the Knicks falling to the Cavaliers on Wednesday and the Bucks losing to the Raptors.

New York was without RJ Barrett against Cleveland, and it showed. The Knicks shot 34.8% (32-for-92) from the field and 16.7% (5-for-30) from three. Jalen Brunson (8-for-23) and Julius Randle (3-for-15) shot 11-for-39 from the floor.

Barrett tweaked his knee on opening night against Boston, and New York felt it would be best if he sat on the second half of a back-to-back. Tom Thibodeau said it was up to the medical staff if he suited up against Milwaukee. Hopefully, the extra day of rest paid off.

Barrett’s averaging 21 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists through four games, shooting 45.3% from the field and 42.9% from deep. In the past, he got off to a slow start at the beginning of each season, but that hasn’t been the case in 2023-24.

RJ Barrett’s status for tonight’s game against Bucks

RJ Barrett (knee soreness) is listed as questionable.

UPDATE: RJ Barrett is out. 

Who would replace RJ Barrett in the starting lineup?

When RJ Barrett was out on Wednesday, Josh Hart replaced him in the starting lineup.

Projected starting lineups tonight

New York

  • Jalen Brunson
  • Quentin Grimes
  • Josh Hart
  • Julius Randle
  • Mitchell Robinson

Milwaukee

  • Damian Lillard
  • Malik Beasley
  • Khris Middleton
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo
  • Brook Lopez

Knicks injury report

RJ Barrett (knee) is listed as questionable.

UPDATE: RJ Barrett is out. 

Bucks injury report

There are no players on Milwaukee’s injury report.

New York’s next five opponents

New York will return to MSG for a three-game homestand before going back on the road.

Nov. 6 vs. LA Clippers

Nov. 8 vs. San Antonio

Nov. 12. vs. Charlotte

Nov. 13 at Boston

Nov. 15 at Atlanta

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