Knicks: Why Tom Thibodeau stick with Immanuel Quickley over RJ Barrett down the stretch

Jan 31, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) brings the ball up court against Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

What a difference a week makes.

Just last week, RJ Barrett was celebrated as he redeemed himself from his early shooting struggles by hitting a clutch three-pointer and two free throws in overtime that helped the New York Knicks take down the league-leading Boston Celtics on the road.

On Tuesday night, Barrett didn’t get a chance to replicate those heroics during the Knicks’ overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers as Tom Thibodeau took him out…