‘This Is Devastating,’ ‘Cursed Playoffs’ – NBA World Reacts to Mitchell Robinson’s Upsetting Injury Update For NBA Finals
· Yahoo Sports
The New York Knicks have been handed a blow ahead of the NBA Finals with Mitchell Robinson suffering a broken right pinky finger, with no timetable set for his return.
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The 7-foot-0 center has been key for the Knicks this postseason, providing valuable minutes off the bench.
Fans React To Mitchell Robinson’s Injury Blow Ahead of NBA Finals
Robinson is averaging 5.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in 14.2 minutes for the Knicks this postseason. He scored 8 points in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals as the Knicks completed their series sweep against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
NBA insider Shams Charania shared the news on Robinson’s injury on Thursday evening, revealing that it is unclear whether the 28-year-old will be able to take any part in the NBA Finals. But Knicks fans are expecting the worst, with one account labeling it a devastating blow for the team ahead of the NBA Finals.
“This is devastating. And Mitch hurt his hand WAY after the game was wrapped up, if I recall,” they wrote on X.
An Oklahoma City Thunder fan and NBA content creator noted how the injuries are piling up this season.
Luka Dončić, Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid, Kyrie Irving, and Tyrese Haliburton are among the many stars who spent significant time on the sidelines this season due to injuries.
“Cursed playoffs with all these injuries,” they wrote.
Barstool Sports’ Dan Greenburg claimed that the injury to Robinson is a big blow to the Knicks’ chances of winning a first NBA title since 1973. “This is significant damn,” he wrote.
Another Knicks fan shared their frustration over the latest injury blow to the team going into the NBA Finals. “You can’t make this shit up man,” they wrote.
CBS Sports’ Ashley Nicole Moss, who is also a Knicks fan, also reacted to the news of Robinson’s injury on X. “NO!!! SHAMS FIGHT ME RIGHT NOW!!!” She wrote.
Robinson, who has been with the Knicks since being drafted by the franchise in the second round in 2018, has been a key player off the bench all season long. He has provided valuable minutes as a backup to Karl-Anthony Towns.
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Sports injury analyst Jeff Stotts has said the average recovery period for the injury could be 9 days. He also added that if a surgery is required, then the recovery time needed would be 34 days, which would be a huge blow for the Knicks.
Backup center Ariel Hukporti could now be set for a bigger role in the NBA Finals. The German has played 8.8 minutes per game across 8 postseason games, averaging 2.1 points.