Shams Charania Drops 'Murky' Details on Mitchell Robinson’s Broken Finger

The video showed Robinson entering the practice facility without any brace or splint. Charania believes that Robinson will be required to wear one. But there is still no clarity from the team about the particulars of the injury, except that it happened off court.

“But how did this all happen during the Knicks’ off-week? That is the question… The details are murky. What I do know is that Mitchell Robinson hurt himself at his own home, and so an ill-opportuned time for an injury, of course,” Charania added.

Robinson underwent surgery to fix the injury last week.

But, according to Charania, despite the injury, the Knicks center “fully plans [and] is resolute on playing Game 1.”

But of course, the Knicks’ medical team must clear him first. This will be crucial, as Robinson has been an essential part of the Knicks rotation.

The Knicks Need Mitchell Robinson Against Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs

Robinson has mostly come off the bench this season as a backup center to Karl-Anthony Towns, but his presence has been critical to the Knicks’ dominance of the East.

When Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs visit Madison Square Garden, the Knicks will need Robinson more than ever.

The Knicks big man has proved to be an important defensive piece. He is crucial to his team in securing boards, shot-blocking, and providing extra physicality when head coach Mike Brown needs it.

Robinson’s importance is underscored by the previous series between the Spurs and Thunder. After losing Game 1, the Thunder used Isaiah Hartenstein’s physicality to slow down Wembanyama.

The Knicks must find a similar answer in Robinson.

He can use his physicality to keep Wembanyama away from the paint. He is averaging  5.3 points and 5.5 rebounds in this postseason. If he is unavailable, Brown might have to use third-string center Ariel Hukporti.