Robinson returns from ankle injury vs. Raptors
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson made his return against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday after missing over three months due to an ankle injury.
Robinson played in 21 games before suffering the injury, averaging 6.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 1.3 blocks in a career-high 29.2 minutes this campaign.
The 25-year-old was originally ruled out 8-10 weeks after suffering the injury and undergoing surgery in December. The Knicks were reportedly denied a Disabled Player Exception worth $7.8 million.
New York has used Isaiah Hartenstein and Precious Achiuwa at center with Robinson sidelined this season. Hartenstein has had a career-best campaign, averaging 7.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 1.1 steals.
The Knicks are still without forwards Julius Randle and OG Anunoby. Randle hasn't played since the end of January due to a dislocated shoulder, and Anunoby has missed 22 of the last 25 games due to an elbow injury.