Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Grabs 11 boards in Game 6 loss
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Robinson ended Friday's 96-92 loss to the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block over 29 minutes.
Robinson's lethargic playoff run came to an end Friday with the Heat taking care of business on their home court. While Robinson was able to put together a decent regular season, his inability to be a threat on the offensive end was highlighted throughout the playoffs. His defensive contributions cannot be questioned, but for the Knicks to take the next step, they may need to consider adding an alternative center option who can spread the floor when required.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Dominates glass
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Robinson had 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-4 FT), 18 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 106-95 win over the Cavaliers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Robinson grabbed a playoff career-high 18 rebounds in the series-closing win against the Cavaliers. The young big's energy proved to be too much for the duo of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, as Robinson collected 11 offensive boards and outrebounded the opposing bigs by five. Not only did Robinson dominate the glass, but he also protected the paint in this series by registering at least two blocks in four straight games. The talented big will look to keep up his efforts as the Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Top rebounder in double-double
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Robinson closed Sunday's 102-93 win over the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 27 minutes.
Robinson led all players in Sunday's Game 4 in rebounds en route to a double-double showing in the Knicks victory. Robinson reached the double-figure mark in both points and rebounds for the first time this postseason after doing so 13 times during the regular season.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Goes missing Tuesday
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Robinson registered two points (1-2 FG), five rebounds and four blocks over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 107-90 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Robinson salvaged a quiet performance by at least racking up four blocks. He was barely noticeable on the offensive end, an element of his game that remains troubling. Up against the size of the Cavaliers, Robinson will likely need to be more assertive moving forward. By that, he at least needs to be a threat with the ball in his hands.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Huge night on glass
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Robinson totaled nine points (4-10 FG, 1-4 FT), 20 rebounds, two assists, seven blocks and one steal in 27 minutes during Sunday's 141-136 loss to Indiana.
After missing Friday's game for rest purposes, Robinson returned to action Sunday and tied his season high in both boards and blocks but came one bucket short of his 14th double-double of the season. The fifth-year center has recorded at least one block in 13 straight appearances, averaging 2.6 rejections over that stretch, and he'll be the foundation of the Knicks' defense heading into a first-round playoff series against the Cavaliers.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Starts in season finale
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Robinson is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Robinson missed Friday's game against the Pelicans due to rest, but he's back in the starting lineup for the season finale. He's averaging 7.4 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game across 57 starts this season.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Off injury report for Sunday
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Robinson (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Pacers.
Robinson took a breather Friday against the Pelicans but is scheduled to be back in the mix to close out the regular season Sunday. However, the Knicks are locked into the sixth seed in the East, so the coaching staff could limit playing time for the regulars to avoid any issues heading into postseason play.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Resting Friday
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Robinson won't play Friday in New Orleans for rest purposes.
Robinson will be sidelined for his first contest since missing a 14-game stretch from mid-January to mid-February. With the Knicks locked into the fifth seed, it wouldn't be surprising to see Robinson sit for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Pacers, too.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Dominates in paint
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Robinson posted 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-7 FT), 16 rebounds, seven blocks, two steals and one assists across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 138-129 win over Indiana.
Three of Robinson's teammates had 30-point nights, but the fifth-year center certainly didn't disappoint for those that streamed him for rebounds and blocks. The seven rejections were a season high, while the 16 rebounds were the most Robinson has had in a game since Jan. 6. Prior to Wednesday, Robinson had been losing playing time to backup Isaiah Hartenstein over the past handful of games, but Robinson may have put himself back in head coach Tom Thibodeau's good graces after the dominant defensive display versus Indiana.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Hauls in 14 rebounds
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Robinson posted 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 22 minutes during Friday's 130-116 victory over the Cavaliers.
This was the 25th game of Robinson's career with at least 14 rebounds. While Robinson's performance on Friday was one of his best in a while, his role isn't expected to change much despite the absence of Julius Randle (ankle) for a couple weeks. Apart from rebounding, Robinson has done a terrific job protecting the rim recently with a total of 12 blocks over the past five games.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Set to play Thursday
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Robinson (knee) will take the floor Thursday versus the Magic.
Robinson sported a questionable designation on the initial injury report due to a right knee contusion following Tuesday's game, but it appears the big man has recovered well enough to take his usual spot in the starting five. He's coming off a solid showing against the Heat on Tuesday, racking up 10 points, eight boards and a season-high three blocks.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Iffy against Orlando
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Robinson is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Magic due to a right knee contusion.
Robinson appears to have bruised his knee in Wednesday's loss to the Heat and is questionable Thursday. Isaiah Hartenstein would likely be inserted into the starting lineup if Robinson can't suit up.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Fails to score Monday
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Robinson recorded zero points (0-1 FG), nine rebounds, two blocks and two steals over 28 minutes during Monday's 140-134 loss to Minnesota.
Robinson didn't show up on the scoring column despite logging the lion's share of the minutes at center, but he was able to salvage his evening with four defensive stats, which remain the foundation for his fantasy value. While Robinson remains a roster-worthy player in the majority of formats, managers who are already in strong position in the rebounds, blocks and steals categories may not have as much of a need to hold him.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Playing time limited in win
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Robinson notched two points (1-2 FG, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal across 21 minutes during Tuesday's 123-107 win over Portland.
Robinson played just 21 minutes in the victory despite recording zero fouls. While this was just one game, it was interesting given that Isaiah Hartenstein saw 27 minutes. It is too early to start panicking if you have Robinson on your roster, but it is definitely a situation to monitor moving forward.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Bounces back Sunday
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Robinson had 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-6 FT), 14 rebounds and one steal across 44 minutes during Sunday's 131-129 double-overtime win over the Celtics.
Robinson returned from injury and posted four consecutive double-doubles before falling flat Friday versus Miami with just five points and two rebounds over 33 minutes. However, he bounced back to form Saturday with another efficient double-double, marking his fifth across his last six appearances. During that stretch, he's averaging 9.8 points, 11.2 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks per game.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Third straight double-double
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Robinson closed Monday's 109-94 win over Boston with 10 points (5-5 FG, 0-4 FT), 13 rebounds, two blocks and two steals in 32 minutes.
Since returning from a 14-game absence due to thumb surgery, Robinson has posted three straight double-doubles and totaled four blocks and three steals during that stretch. The athletic big man has missed just one shot from the field over those three games (15-16 FG), but he's gone just 1-for-6 from the charity stripe. However, the poor free-throw shooting can undoubtedly be overlooked if he continues to put up solid numbers elsewhere. Robinson is firmly entrenched as the Knicks' starting center, so barring injury or foul trouble, it's safe to presume he'll play around 30 minutes per night during the stretch run.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Nabs double-double in return
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Robinson (thumb) closed Friday's 115-109 victory over the Wizards with 10 points (5-6 FG), 12 rebounds, one block and one steal across 28 minutes.
After missing the Knicks' final 14 games before the All-Star break while recovering from right thumb surgery, Robinson was cleared to play Friday and immediately reclaimed his spot in the starting five from Jericho Sims, who was moved out of the rotation. Not only did Robinson start, but he also faced no obvious limitations with his playing time, enabling him to come through with a double-double to go along with useful numbers in the defensive categories. He should continue to see the bulk of the minutes at center over Isaiah Hartenstein now that he's healthy again.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Starting in return
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Robinson (thumb) is available and will start Friday's game versus Washington.
Robinson will reclaim the starting center spot in his first game since Jan. 18. Given the lengthy layoff due to thumb surgery, the fifth-year big man may be a little rusty, but he shouldn't have any conditioning concerns since the injury wasn't to his lower body.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Good to go against Washington
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Robinson (thumb) is available for Friday's game versus the Wizards.
Robinson has been upgraded from questionable to available after missing the previous 14 games recovering from right thumb surgery. He will likely replace Jericho Sims as the starting center against Washington.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Questionable against Washington
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Robinson (thumb) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Wizards.
Robinson hasn't played since Jan. 18 while recovering from right thumb surgery but returned to practice Wednesday. Jericho Sims has started at center for the Knicks in his absence. If Robinson doesn't suit up Friday, his next chance to play is Saturday's matchup with New Orleans.
