Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson suffers broken pinky finger, NBA Finals status unclear: Sources
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson broke his right pinky finger, with no clear timeline for his return, potentially impacting the team's NBA Finals run.
- Robinson has been a key player for the Knicks, ranking fourth in the NBA for offensive rebounds per game and leading in offensive rebounding percentage during the regular season.
- Injuries have frequently affected Robinson's career, limiting his game appearances in recent seasons, though he played 60 games this season under an injury management plan.
- His playing time has decreased in the playoffs due to poor free-throw shooting (30.2%), leading opponents to intentionally foul him to disrupt the Knicks' offense.
- The Knicks' depth at center is limited, with second-year player Ariel Hukporti serving as the third-string option behind Robinson.