Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson will play tonight for the first time since December 8th

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 heart Mitchell Robinson has missed probably 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 damage vs. Toronto and wanted surgical procedure. New York’s large 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 obtainable 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 obtainable for 21 video games. The previous second-round choose has missed 50 straight video games because of an ankle damage. Nonetheless, sources reported that Robinson is predicted to make his return tonight towards the Raptors. Paradoxically it’s the identical staff that he injured his ankle towards in December. For the reason that seven-footer has been out, the Knicks have principally used Isaiah Hatrenstein as their beginning heart.

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 not sure whether or not Robinson will begin for the Knicks towards 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 recreation.

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 recreation. The large man is aware of what he does nicely and he sticks to it. Earlier than the damage, Robinson was taking part in nicely for the Knicks and was having a powerful begin to the season defensively.