With a win on Monday, the Knicks improved their document to 43-28. New York is fourth within the Japanese Convention with 11 video games left in 2023-24. For many 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.Â
Robinson has missed 50 consecutive video games for the Knicks and has not performed since 12/8. The 25-year-old suffered an ankle damage vs. Toronto and wanted surgical procedure. New York’s huge man has been out since however he’s on monitor to make his return. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Robinson is predicted to be lively for the Knicks tonight when they’re on the highway to face the Raptors.
After lacking 50 consecutive video games, Mitchell Robinson is predicted to make his return tonight for the Knicks
Mitchell Robinson is predicted to be lively and accessible to play for the Knicks tonight, sources inform ESPN. https://t.co/268caiNp9p
— 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 as a consequence of an ankle damage. Nonetheless, sources reported that Robinson is predicted to make his return tonight in opposition to the Raptors. Mockingly it’s the identical staff that he injured his ankle in opposition to in December. For the reason that 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 stated he was not sure whether or not Robinson will begin for the Knicks in opposition to Toronto. He famous that Hartenstein might get the beginning and Robinson might 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 https://t.co/jbnGlmOZqO 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 large man is aware of what he does properly and he sticks to it. Earlier than the damage, Robinson was taking part in properly for the Knicks and was having a powerful begin to the season defensively.
