Mitchell Robinson C NYK Sun 4/27/25 12:27 PM
Mitchell Robinson
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Robinson (illness) is available for Sunday's Game 4 against the Pistons, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robinson will shake off a questionable tag due to an illness and suit up Sunday. The 27-year-old big man has averaged 2.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks across 18.0 minutes per game over three outings in the first round.
Mitchell Robinson C NYK Sun 4/27/25 11:51 AM
Mitchell Robinson
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Robinson (illness), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 4 against the Pistons, will be a game-time decision, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robinson was unable to practice Saturday due to the illness, though head coach Tom Thibodeau said Saturday that the big man should be fine for Game 4, per Ian Begley of SportsNet New York. If the 27-year-old is sidelined Sunday, Precious Achiuwa will likely see an uptick in playing time.
Mitchell Robinson C NYK Sat 4/26/25 4:34 PM
Mitchell Robinson
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Robinson (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 4 against the Pistons.
EDGE Analysis
Robinson was unable to practice Saturday and is now in danger of missing Game 4. If Robinson is downgraded to out Sunday, Precious Achiuwa could receive increased playing time.
Mitchell Robinson C NYK Sat 4/26/25 12:27 PM
Mitchell Robinson
C NYK
Robinson didn't participate in Saturday's practice due to an illness, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite missing practice, coach Tom Thibodeau didn't seem concerned about Robinson's availability for Sunday's Game 4 against the Pistons, per James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. Still, it'll be worth monitoring to see if Robinson pops up on the Knicks' official injury report.
Mitchell Robinson C NYK Fri 4/25/25 11:10 AM
Mitchell Robinson
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Robinson registered two points (1-3 FG), four rebounds and two steals in 16 minutes during Thursday's 118-116 win over the Pistons in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
EDGE Analysis
Robinson saw a slight dip in playing time during Game 3, though he recorded multiple steals for the first time this series. The big man is averaging 2.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 18.0 minutes per game during the first round.
Mitchell Robinson C NYK Tue 4/22/25 11:19 AM
Mitchell Robinson
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Robinson closed Monday's 100-94 loss to Detroit in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with zero points (0-2 FG), seven rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Outside of doing a decent job crashing the glass Monday, Robinson failed to make a significant impact in Game 2. The veteran big man didn't do much better in Game 1, finishing with six points on three made field goals.
Mitchell Robinson C NYK Tue 4/15/25 2:40 PM
Mitchell Robinson
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Robinson (ankle), who missed Sunday's regular-season finale against the Nets, is expected to play in Saturday's Game 1 against the Pistons.
EDGE Analysis
It's been widely assumed that the Knicks sat out most of their rotational players Sunday as a precaution. Robinson is expected to operate as the backup center behind Karl-Anthony Towns in the postseason, with minutes projected in the teens.
Mitchell Robinson C NYK Sun 4/13/25 11:58 AM
Mitchell Robinson
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Robinson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
After nearing a double-double in Friday's loss to the Cavaliers, Robinson won't suit up for the regular-season finale. Precious Achiuwa and P.J. Tucker will likely shoulder the load in the frontcourt in Brooklyn.
Mitchell Robinson C NYK Sun 4/13/25 10:14 AM
Mitchell Robinson
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Robinson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
Robinson joins OG Anunoby (thumb), Jalen Brunson (ankle), Josh Hart (knee) and Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) as questionable for the regular-season finale. The Knicks are locked into the No. 3 seed, so even if their regulars suit up and play, it's unlikely they'll handle a full workload.
Mitchell Robinson C NYK Sat 4/12/25 12:06 AM
Mitchell Robinson
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Robinson finished Friday's 108-102 loss to Cleveland with eight points (3-4 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Following a one-game absence Thursday against Detroit, Robinson filled in down low for the injured Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) and supplied a full stat line. Towns' absence Friday was likely more of a maintenance day, and Robinson will revert back to the bench once the superstar big man returns. That said, Robinson has averaged 9.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 23.0 minutes while shooting 57.9 percent from the field through three games as a starter this year.