Mitchell Robinson’s Knicks challenge will only get greater as ‘physical’ playoffs continue
Mitchell Robinson's role with the New York Knicks becomes more critical as they advance to the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs, where physical play is expected to intensify. Robinson was involved in a heated altercation with Atlanta’s Dyson Daniels in Game 6, leading to his ejection and a $50,000 fine, partly due to a controversial social media post. The Knicks now face the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid, who has a history of physical confrontations with Robinson.
- ▪Mitchell Robinson was ejected in Game 6 of the first round after attempting to fight Atlanta’s Dyson Daniels and was later fined $50,000 by the league.
- ▪Robinson’s social media posts following the incident, including 'My mental just not the same,' raised concerns about his mental state.
- ▪The NBA playoffs' increased physicality presents a greater challenge for Robinson, especially in a rematch with Joel Embiid, who committed a dirty foul on him in 2024.
- ▪Robinson averaged 6.2 points and 5.3 rebounds in limited minutes during the first round but struggled with free throws, shooting 40.8% for the season.
- ▪Karl-Anthony Towns praised Robinson’s intangible contributions, calling him vital to the team’s success and locker room culture.
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NBA New York Knicks Mitchell Robinson’s Knicks challenge will only get greater as ‘physical’ playoffs continue By Howie Kussoy Published May 2, 2026, 10:25 p.m. ET Mike Brown is bringing a second pair of glasses to the second round. See Also New York Knicks Knicks say they’ve tuned out the plaudits — that’s exactly how it should be It wasn’t until the Knicks coach fell to the floor of State Farm Arena and veered toward Jeff Van Gundy-like infamy — while attempting to prevent Mitchell Robinson from fighting Atlanta’s Dyson Daniels in Game 6 — that Brown’s priority shifted. “I had a lot of the right thoughts going in when I got in the middle of it [and] they all went out the window,” Brown said Saturday.
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