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3 Mitchell Robinson lineups the Knicks have to see quickly
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3 Mitchell Robinson lineups the Knicks have to see quickly

Last updated: March 2, 2025 9:50 pm
Editorial Board Published March 2, 2025
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Mitchell Robinson made his long-awaited return from offseason ankle surgical procedure on Friday in Memphis — however notably, he by no means shared the ground with Karl-Anthony Cities, the star middle the Knicks acquired in a blockbuster take care of the Minnesota Timberwolves over the summer time.

That tasks to alter, and quick, for a workforce that should take a look at its greatest lineups round Robinson in opposition to NBA competitors — not in opposition to itself in apply.

Cities and Robinson headline one among a number of lineups the Knicks should discover down the stretch as they gear up for the postseason.

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has already made it clear that Robinson is considered because the workforce’s beginning middle. Meaning rotations are in flux, roles are shifting, and the Knicks want a whole image of how Robinson matches right into a roster they hope can elevate them into the championship dialog.

Listed here are three lineups New York should deploy with Robinson on the ground to maximise its title probabilities.

Lineup 1:  Robinson + Cities + Anunoby + Bridges + Brunson

This one’s all concerning the two-man recreation, and no, not the one between the KAT and the Cap.

The Knicks have to see Robinson and Cities in stay motion as a result of their season could finally hinge on their capacity to coexist.

Minnesota cracked the code by pairing Cities, an elite scoring massive, with Rudy Gobert, a four-time Defensive Participant of the Yr. The Timberwolves went from a +0.6 internet score in Cities-Gobert minutes in Yr 1 to a +8.6 internet score in Yr 2 — coinciding with their rise to the NBA’s No. 1 defensive score (108.4 factors allowed per 100 possessions).

The Knicks have their very own model of the Gobert-Cities setup with Robinson and Cities, plus a pair of aggressive perimeter defenders in OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges.

Can Robinson replicate Gobert’s defensive influence after a pair of ankle surgical procedures? That continues to be to be seen, however early returns had been promising — New York posted a +11 internet score in Robinson’s 12 minutes on the ground in Memphis.

If this lineup clicks, it turns into the Knicks’ greatest shot at contending with the NBA’s elite.

LINEUP 2: Robinson + Achiuwa + Anunoby + Bridges + Brunson

Cities will get into foul hassle. That’s inevitable. The Knicks must be ready for it — particularly in opposition to greater groups.

This was the precise situation in Memphis. Cities picked up two fast fouls, forcing Robinson to test in in opposition to 7-foot-4 Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr. Subsequent time, it might be Milwaukee’s Brook Lopez and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Or Cleveland’s duo of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Even the Pacers have Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam, plus the reigning champion Celtics have Jayson Tatum on the 4.

Enter this defensive fortress: Robinson on the 5, Achiuwa on the 4, Anunoby and Bridges locking down the perimeter, with Brunson orchestrating the offense.

Sure, spacing takes successful with two non-shooters on the ground, however Brunson’s capacity to get into the lane at will retains this lineup viable.

Extra importantly, good luck scoring in opposition to it. With Robinson in drop protection and Achiuwa, Anunoby and Bridges switching screens, the Knicks can have their bases lined, plus all 4 can function a again cease in case Brunson will get beat on protection.

3. Robinson + Anunoby + Hart + McBride + Payne

If Thibodeau reinserts Robinson into the beginning 5, somebody has to maneuver to the bench. Josh Hart is the likeliest candidate. He even floated the concept through the preseason.

That situation raises an vital query: What occurs when Robinson checks out?

Hart, in a sixth-man position, would probably be the primary participant off the bench — initially subbing in for Robinson earlier than ultimately sharing the ground with him when Cities takes a breather.

That is the place Thibodeau’s rotations grow to be crucial.

In Memphis, Thibodeau’s first sub after inserting Robinson was taking out Anunoby for McBride, making a lineup of Robinson, Bridges, Hart, McBride, and Brunson. That unit struggled on the offensive glass, suggesting that one other massive like Achiuwa is perhaps wanted — however deploying two non-shooters collectively is a danger.

Notably, Robinson and Achiuwa didn’t share the ground in Memphis.

Thibodeau performed Robinson alongside the non-Cities starters almost 4 minutes into the primary quarter. Then he went with Deuce in for Anunoby earlier than Robinson went to the bench. Robinson returned with the starters for the ultimate two minutes of the primary half when Cities picked up his third foul. And he checked again in on the 4:12 mark of the third quarter alongside Anunoby, Bridges, McBride and Brunson.

On the ultimate possession of the third quarter, Thibodeau turned to Robinson alongside Anunoby, Bridges, McrBride and Cam Payne. And he used Robinson with Anunoby, Bridges, Hart and McBride when the Knicks wanted a cease on the sport’s final play.

It’s clear Thibodeau will prioritize spacing round his defensive anchor.This lineup is all about balancing measurement, protection, and spacing with out sacrificing an excessive amount of offensive versatility.

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