A statistic stood out from the beginnings of Mitchel Robinson with the Knicks after missing 70% of the season by recovering from ankle surgery: +11.
The Knicks outstripped the 11 -point Pelicans within 12 minutes that Robinson was on the ground at its beginnings (with a limit of minutes when he resumes his way). Ce +11 was a team summit in a match that the Knicks won by one, 114-113.
Robinson collected six points and five rebounds, more importantly, the team adapts better to its defense in painting, to the threat as a roller man and the offensive bounce. It was a promising start.
Since the season, if someone has mentioned the defense currently classified from Knicks as Achilles healing, a fans segment ATTE: “Wait for Mitchell Robinson to come back before judging.” It’s just a match after a long layout, but it was a promising start. Robinson, however, will not be enough to fill the gap between New York and Cleveland / Boston. The biggest problem of Knicks is that its two stars – Jalen Brunson and Karl -Anthony – are negative defenders who will be targeted by the best teams in a series, but Tom Thibodeau must leave them on the ground.
Robinson’s return is certainly a boost, however, and he will help them in the playoffs.
