Mitchell Robinson leaves game 3 early, seen with walking boot

Mitchell Robinson's early departure from Game 3 at the Wells Fargo Center sent shockwaves through the Knicks' camp as he exited with a walking boot safeguarding his surgically repaired left ankle. This unexpected setback could potentially alter the dynamics of the Knicks' first-round series against Joel Embiid and the 76ers.

Listed as questionable for Game 3, Robinson managed to start but didn't make it past halftime before his night was cut short due to a sprained left ankle, as announced by the team.

Despite averaging just 15.5 minutes per game since his return in late March from ankle surgery, Robinson made his presence felt in the series opener with an impactful performance, tallying 8 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks in 30 minutes.

The exact moment of Robinson's re-injury during the first half remains unclear, but a contentious play involving Embiid drew attention. Embiid was assessed a flagrant foul for his actions, which some Knicks players criticized as "dirty" post-game.




The Knicks await further updates on Robinson's status ahead of Game 4 on Sunday. If sidelined for an extended period, the Knicks could face significant challenges, especially in containing Embiid's dominance at the center position, potentially tipping the scales in favor of the 76ers.

Source New York Post : Knicks' Mitchell Robinson exits Game 3, leaves arena in walking boot after re-injuring balky left ankle
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