Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Not listed on injury report
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Robinson (back) isn't listed on the Knicks' injury report for Tuesday's matchup versus Charlotte.
Robinson said he was dealing with lower back pain following Sunday's loss to the Suns, but it appears the issue isn't enough to warrant a listing on the injury report. Coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters that Robinson went through practice Monday, so the big man shouldn't face any limitations versus the Hornets.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Managing lower back pain
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Robinson said after Sunday's loss to the Suns that he's dealing with lower back pain, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
Robinson was examined by the Knicks' medical staff following Sunday's matchup after he took a mid-game fall, but he didn't see a major workload reduction during the matchup. He tallied three points (1-2 FG, 1-4 FT), 11 rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block in 34 minutes during the narrow loss. It's not yet clear whether his injury will impact his availability for Tuesday's game against Charlotte.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Double-doubles against Minnesota
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Robinson finished with 10 points (5-7 FG), 11 rebounds, two blocks and two steals across 30 minutes during Monday's 117-100 loss to the Timberwolves.
Robinson holds a secondary role in the Knicks' offensive scheme, so it's not surprising to see this was just his third game with 10 or more points this season. Most of his value lies in what he can do defensively, particularly as a rebounder and rim protector. On that note, this was his ninth game with double-digit rebounds and his sixth with two or more blocks.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Big night on glass
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Robinson notched six points (3-3 FG), 15 rebounds, one block and three steals across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 116-114 victory over the Hawks.
Robinson has been a force on the glass to begin the season, and the sixth-year center has pulled down 15 or more boards five times in 11 games. Curiously, he's also averaging what would be a career-high 1.5 steals a game, but also a career-low 1.0 blocks. If he can raise the latter to his usual level without losing any of the former, Robinson could be poised for a very strong fantasy season despite his lack of scoring.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Double-doubles with four swipes
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Robinson totaled 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds and four steals over 35 minutes during Monday's 111-97 victory over the Clippers.
Robinson has been a beast on the boards early in the campaign, with Monday's effort marking the fourth time through seven contests that he has tallied at least 15 rebounds. Fantasy managers aren't used to seeing the big man do much on offense, so his season-high 13 points and 10 field-goal attempts Monday were a pleasant surprise. Robinson isn't likely to hit double-digit scoring on a consistent basis, which creates a significant dent in his fantasy value. Nonetheless, he offers value in other areas with per-game season averages of 12.4 boards, 1.7 steals and 1.1 blocks.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Held scoreless with 15 boards
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Robinson totaled zero points (0-4 FG), 15 rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes during Friday's 110-105 loss to Milwaukee.
Although Robinson was unable to generate any points Friday, he was dominant on the boards with a team-high 15 rebounds. The 25-year-old has hauled in at least 13 boards in four of his last five appearances but has yet to score in double figures over the first six games of the season. Robinson is averaging 5.2 points and 12.0 rebounds in 28.8 minutes per game to begin the year.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Massive defensively in win
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Robinson provided seven points (2-6 FG, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, four blocks and four steals across 38 minutes during Friday's 126-120 victory over the Hawks.
Robinson has been poor on offense to start the season, but he will never be asked to operate as a primary scoring weapon while sharing the court with Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson and RJ Barrett. His defensive contributions have been elite, though. Over his first two outings, Robinson has racked up 19 rebounds, six steals and four blocks while committing just five fouls.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Tallies double-double in defeat
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Robinson finished with 12 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two steals over 24 minutes in Wednesday's 131-106 preseason loss to Washington.
Robinson led New York on the glass in Wednesday's preseason loss to Washington, hauling in a team-high rebound total while finishing as one of two Knicks players with a double-double. Robinson tallied a preseason high in rebounds while tying a preseason-best point total, averaging 10.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.8 steals over 22.3 minutes in four preseason contests.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Thrives at both ends Monday
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Robinson posted 10 points (5-6 FG, 0-3 FT), seven rebounds, two steals and three blocks across 23 minutes in Monday's 114-107 preseason win over the Celtics.
Robinson is not expected to be a go-to player on offense for the Knicks once the regular season begins, but he certainly made his presence felt in the preseason opener. The Knicks need Robinson to take a step forward offensively. He averaged only 7.4 points per game in 2022-23, his lowest mark since his rookie year, and has yet to average double-digit points for a full season in his career.
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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.
