With the whole city once again behind them, the New York Knicks will try to take a 3-1 lead against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The famed arena was ready to explode in Game 3, but the Spurs spoiled the party with a four-point win, 115-111, snapping the Knicks' 13-game winning streak.
Victor Wembanyama was special with 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals, and three blocks. He toyed with the defense of Karl-Anthony Towns, Mitchell Robinson, and OG Anunoby, while also patrolling the paint on the other end.
Towns, Robinson, and Anunoby need to be more physical with Wembanyama if they want to regain control of the best-of-seven series.
Mitchell Robinson's injury status vs. Spurs in Game 4
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) reacts to missing a free throw against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter of game one of the eastern conference finals during the 2026 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden.
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Robinson has been playing with a hand injury. According to the NBA's injury report, the veteran center is available to suit up in Game 4.
He only played seven minutes in Game 3, recording five points and four rebounds, all coming off the offensive glass. Coach Mike Brown was forced to keep Robinson on the bench since the Spurs kept targeting him on defense, exploiting his lack of mobility.
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The 28-year-old Robinson has had a muted impact in the NBA Finals, averaging just 4.7 points and 4.3 rebounds. He has only logged one block in three games.
In Game 2, San Antonio intentionally fouled him to send him to the free-throw line, where he went 3-of-6.
Fans expected Robinson, the longest tenured player on the Knicks, to play a major role against the Spurs since he could body up Wembanyama. While the willingness is there, he can still do better, especially in doing the dirty work and playing with force.
Knicks injury report
Mitchell Robinson – Available (right hand injury)
Spurs injury report
None
With the whole city once again behind them, the New York Knicks will try to take a 3-1 lead against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. The famed arena was ready to explode in Game 3, but the Spurs spoiled the party with a four-point win, 115-111, snapping the Knicks' 13-game winning streak.