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Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson has career rebounding night in first 30-minute night of season
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- Mitchell Robinson powered the Knicks to a 101-92 win over the Pacers with a career-best 22 rebounds, including a game-high nine on the offensive end and 12 points in 31 minutes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- Robinson racked up 22 rebounds in the game, with nine offensive boards transforming possessions and helping fuel the Knicks' late push.
- The 31-minute workload marked Robinson's season high and signals a possible shift in rotation as New York approaches the playoffs.
- "Its obviously shown that its paid off," Coach Mike Brown said, noting Robinson's durability and minutes tonight.
- New York benefited from reduced opponent opportunities with Pacers missing Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns, helping the Knicks capitalize on Robinson's rebounding night.
- Robinson's performance aligns with the Knicks' plan to push his minutes into playoff-relevant levels, building conditioning for bigger roles.
- Robinson described the 30-minute workload as a positive sign of his development and a plan progression toward heavier minutes in meaningful games.
- Indy hosted the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with Robinson's night underscoring his growing impact on the Knicks in Indiana.
- Robinson's nine offensive rebounds helped convert defensive stops into immediate Knicks possessions and scoring chances.
- The article positions Robinson as a potential centerpiece to start alongside Towns, with Bridges transitioning to a bench role as the Knicks chase a high seed.
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