RJ Barrett's Injury Status For Knicks-Raptors Game

RJ Barrett is on the injury report for Friday's game between the New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors.

On Friday night, the New York Knicks will be in Canada to face off with the Toronto Raptors.      

However, they will remain without one of their best players, as RJ Barrett has been ruled out for the contest.      

Underdog NBA: "Status alert: RJ Barrett (finger) remains listed out for Friday."

Status alert: RJ Barrett (finger) remains listed out for Friday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) January 5, 2023

The former Duke star has missed each of the last four games, so this will be his fifth straight out of the lineup. 

In 35 games, he has averages of 19.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest. 

He is also shooting 42.7% from the field and 33.2% from the three-point range. 

The Knicks come into the night with a 21-18 record in 39 games, which has them tied with the Indiana Pacers for the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. 

They are 5-5 in their last ten games but are currently in the middle of a three-game winning streak. 

On the road, the Knicks have an 11-8 record in 19 games played away from Madison Square Garden in New York City. 

As for the Raptors, they are 16-22 record in 38 games, which has them as the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference. 

They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak and are 3-7 in their last ten games. 

However, the Raptors have been solid at home, going 11-9 in 20 games hosted in Canada.

The two teams faced off a Madison Square Garden in December, and the Raptors won 113-106. 

Barrett had 30 points, five rebounds and five assists.