With a win on Monday, the Knicks improved their file to 43-28. New York is fourth within the Japanese Convention with 11 video games left in 2023-24. For a lot of the season, the Knicks have been with out their beginning frontcourt. Beginning middle Mitchell Robinson has missed essentially the most time of any participant on the roster this season.
Robinson has missed 50 consecutive video games for the Knicks and has not performed since 12/8. The 25-year-old suffered an ankle harm vs. Toronto and wanted surgical procedure. New York’s massive man has been out since however he’s on observe to make his return. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Robinson is anticipated to be energetic for the Knicks tonight when they’re on the highway to face the Raptors.
After lacking 50 consecutive video games, Mitchell Robinson is anticipated to make his return tonight for the Knicks
Mitchell Robinson is anticipated to be energetic and accessible to play for the Knicks tonight, sources inform ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 27, 2024
In his first season as a full-time starter for the Knicks, Mitchell Robinson has solely been accessible for 21 video games. The previous second-round decide has missed 50 straight video games attributable to an ankle harm. Nonetheless, sources reported that Robinson is anticipated to make his return tonight towards the Raptors. Sarcastically it’s the identical group that he injured his ankle towards in December. Because the seven-footer has been out, the Knicks have principally used Isaiah Hatrenstein as their beginning middle.
Hartenstein has performed in 65 of New York’s 71 video games this season and has made 39 begins. The Knicks are fortunate to have a succesful backup like Hartenstein who can seamlessly match into the beginning lineup. Head coach Tom Thibodeau mentioned he was uncertain whether or not Robinson will begin for the Knicks towards Toronto. He famous that Hartenstein may get the beginning and Robinson may come off the bench. Thibodeau nonetheless needs to get Robinson minutes with the beginning 5 sooner or later within the sport.
MITCHELL ROBINSON IS BACK pic.twitter.com/S9huVrSVEk
— Knicks Memes (@KnicksMemes) March 27, 2024
No matter whether or not Robinson begins or comes off the bench, he’s an efficient participant for the Knicks. In 21 begins this season, Robinson is averaging (6.2) factors, a career-high (10.3) rebounds, (1.5) steals, and (1.3) blocks per sport. The massive man is aware of what he does effectively and he sticks to it. Earlier than the harm, Robinson was enjoying effectively for the Knicks and was having a powerful begin to the season defensively.
