The Mitchell Robinson will reportedly remain available for the NBA Finals despite suffering a broken right pinkie finger. According to reports, the New York big man recently underwent surgery on the injury but is still expected to suit up for Game 1 while wearing a protective brace. The New York Knicks are set to open the Finals next Wednesday on the road against either the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs.
Robinson has played an important supporting role during New York’s playoff run, appearing in 13 of the team’s first 16 postseason games. He contributed more than 17 minutes off the bench in the Eastern Conference Finals-clinching win over Cleveland and provides valuable frontcourt depth, especially when Karl-Anthony Towns encounters foul trouble.
The Knicks enter the Finals in dominant form, holding a 12-2 postseason record and riding an 11-game winning streak tied for the third-longest in a single playoff run. Their average winning margin of 19.4 points reflects their control through three rounds.
Robinson, 28, has averaged 5.3 points and three rebounds per game in the playoffs. While he remains a defensive presence and interior option, opponents have frequently fouled him intentionally due to his struggles at the free-throw line, where he has converted just 30.2 percent of his attempts this postseason.
