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New York Daily News
New York Daily News
And the award for best duo goes to Julius Randle and RJ Barrett. A day after their ugly performance on the same Los Angeles court, Randle and Barrett combined for 63 points as the Knicks snapped a three-game losing streak Sunday by beating the Lakers, 112-108, as the Academy Awards unfolded 15 minutes away in Hollywood. Randle controlled the first half with 25 of his 33 points. Barrett took over in the second half and finished with 30 points. Together, they carried the offensive load without the injured Jalen Brunson, as the Knicks avoided a late collapse after Josh Hart buried two clutch free…