The New York Knicks are poised for their inaugural NBA Finals appearance since 1999. However, their reserve roster may be slightly diminished as center Mitchell Robinson has reportedly fractured the pinky finger on his right hand.
The estimated timeframe for Robinson’s return to play remains undisclosed. The exact circumstances surrounding the injury are also unknown, although The Athletic indicates the fracture occurred earlier this week.
New York secured their second consecutive postseason sweep by achieving a decisive victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. During Game 4, Robinson saw 18 minutes of action, contributing eight points and 10 rebounds as a substitute.
Throughout the current season, Robinson has served as a crucial reserve player for the Knicks, with his statistics showing an average of nearly 20 minutes per contest, along with 5.7 points and 8.8 rebounds.
The championship series is set to commence on Wednesday, providing the Knicks with additional recovery time. Concurrently, their opposing team has yet to be finalized: The Oklahoma City Thunder are scheduled to attempt to conclude their Western Conference final series against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 on Thursday.
