On his own merits, an argument can be made the time has come after two Knicks playoff games to either bench RJ Barrett or limit his minutes.

He was unable to deal with Cavaliers All-Star Darius Garland in Game 2. He’s made just six of 25 shots from the field. He’s struggled to beat his man off the dribble or finish in the paint against Cleveland big men Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, going 5-for-14 in such situations.

The problem?

There is no clear answer as a replacement.