Mitchell Robinson, the New York Knicks center, has made his return to the court after being sidelined since early December due to ankle surgery. Robinson, who had missed 50 games, was officially listed as available for the Knicks' game against the Toronto Raptors. His return was anticipated following updates from Knicks' coach Tom Thibodeau and various reports indicating his upgrade to questionable status prior to the game. In his first game back, Robinson demonstrated his value on the defensive end with notable plays including a block and a hustle play on the offensive glass. His comeback is a significant boost for the Knicks as they head into the final stretch of the season.
What a block... welcome back Mitchell Robinson! 💪 Knicks-Raptors | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/xQzvpfzXwU https://t.co/h3EAzqcfMA
Tough first go at it for Mitchell Robinson. Raptors second unit is super small, which means him guarding pick-and-pops against guys like Garrett Temple. Also means he towers over everyone, too. Knicks were finding him for lobs.
mitch robinson’s got two blocks in his first 5 min 🙌🏻 #knicks
Good returns so far on Mitchell Robinson, who has stuck with guys on the perimeter, guarded pick-and-rolls, altered a couple of shots at the rim, thrown down a lob and made a hustle play on the offensive boards.
Mitchell Robinson completes rehab and made available to pay ahead of matchup with Raptors https://t.co/4TUNTbuthv via @Newsday
Mitchell Robinson has been waiting to take someone off the dribble for four months
Welcome back Mitchell Robinson! Already has a rebound and credited with a block! https://t.co/bj0j2xpXCE
Mitchell Robinson, on his first offensive possession, hustles after a Knicks miss and tosses it off a Raptor out of bounds for the Knicks to keep the ball. Wasted no time on the offensive glass.
For the first time since Dec. 8, Mitchell Robinson has checked into a game
Meanwhile, in Toronto, Mitchell Robinson checks in for the first time in almost four months for the Knicks against the Raptors.
Mitchell Robinson finally making his Knicks return against Raptors https://t.co/FrXRNPBFkB https://t.co/GBveHIfcoV
It's official - after warming up pregame Mitchell Robinson is in tonight.
Mitchell Robinson To Return From Ankle Surgery On Wednesday https://t.co/fTqeax4gGh
🚨 Mitchell Robinson is now AVAILABLE for the Knicks game against the Raptors, per @wojespn. https://t.co/jVR5RUBsfa
Knicks anticipate Mitchell Robinson’s imminent return #MitchellRobinson https://t.co/cDJvi4StdH
Mitchell Robinson injury update: Knicks center expected to return Wednesday vs. Raptors, per report https://t.co/oatwJT0fWr
Mitchell Robinson is expected to return and play tonight for the Knicks, per @wojespn Robinson has been out with an ankle injury since Dec. 8. https://t.co/uKbRoUSQY1
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson upgraded to 'questionable' for Wednesday, near return https://t.co/hUGLTHM5Yu
Now on @njdotcom Knicks’ center Mitchell Robinson on ‘cusp of a return’ with playoffs looming h/t @wojespn https://t.co/D0eWCHAl3B
Knicks C Mitchell Robinson is expected to make his return tonight, per @wojespn. Robinson has been out since early December following ankle surgery. https://t.co/IvST1jgeVz
Mitchell Robinson will return to the Knicks tonight after missing 50 games, via ESPN https://t.co/OTn1mTrwOk
Mitchell Robinson is expected to be active and available to play for the Knicks tonight, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/268caiNp9p
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson injury upgrade means return may finally be here https://t.co/qX6WSrvajL https://t.co/rJy9l73LID
It's happening. Knicks upgrade Mitchell Robinson to questionable ahead of matchup with Raptors https://t.co/4TUNTbuthv via @Newsday
#Knicks upgrade Mitchell Robinson to questionable ahead of matchup with Raptors | @StevePopper https://t.co/6L3w42NS2c
Mitchell Robinson has been out since Dec. 8. and may return to the Knicks lineup tonight. 💪 https://t.co/3HDM45d1LC
Mitchell Robinson should be returning soon for the Knicks.
🚨 Mitchell Robinson has been upgraded to QUESTIONABLE for tonight's game vs. the Raptors, the Knicks have announced. Robinson has been out of action since December 8 after undergoing surgery on his left ankle. https://t.co/YLOepZBzSf
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has been upgraded to questionable vs. Raptors tonight and now moves to the cusp of a return. Robinson -- who's been recovering from ankle surgery --- has been out since Dec. 8.
The Knicks have upgraded Mitchell Robinson to questionable, meaning he will try to play tonight against the Raptors
Knicks have upgraded Mitchell Robinson from out to questionable for tonight’s game in Toronto.
Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau will have tough call at starting center when Mitchell Robinson returns https://t.co/gOioYCGvu3 https://t.co/CvtCqGdZlV
The Knicks have ruled out OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson for Wednesday's game in Toronto. Alec Burks is questionable The Raps have ruled out both RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley
The Knicks have ruled out OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson for Wednesday's game in Toronto. Alec Burks is questionable The Raps have ruled both RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley
OG Anunoby is listed as OUT for tomorrow’s game in Toronto, Knicks say. Will be Anunoby’s fifth consecutive missed game. Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson also listed as out. Alec Burks is questionable with the right shoulder sprain.
Per Raptors, Quickley and Barrett are out vs. Knicks (conditioning) along with Boucher, Poeltl and Barnes. https://t.co/chz5RCwWrl
Mitchell Robinson closing in on return for banged-up Knicks https://t.co/sqJhvL4SpG https://t.co/xA8Ja3coF7
Tom Thibodeau gives injury updates on OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson, and Julius Randle before the #Knicks matchup against the Pistons https://t.co/XRUCattUDP
Knicks have ruled out Alec Burks (right shoulder sprain) for tonight's game
When I asked Thibodeau if the assumption that, from his description of things, Robinson could return first was correct, he smiled and said, "assuming your assumption is correct." Either way, encouraging news for the Knicks, as Robinson has been out since December 8. https://t.co/okAjOjSPQa
Thibodeau answers a question about it sounding like Robinson is the closest of the Knicks to returning by telling the reporter that’s right, “assuming your assumption is correct.” So, maybe Mitch soon.
OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson have both been ruled OUT of Monday’s game vs. Detroit. Certainly not encouraging that OG is still being ruled out more than 24 hours prior to each game, but it’s also possible NY is erring on the side of caution b/c they are playing a bad Pistons…
Knicks' Isaiah Hartenstein has done the job filling in for an injured Mitchell Robinson https://t.co/SVbKA3hMHE via @Newsday