Knicks Withhold Details of Mitchell Robinson's Pinky Surgery as Game 1 Looms in 5 Days
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Updated · CBS Sports · May 29
Knicks Withhold Details of Mitchell Robinson's Pinky Surgery as Game 1 Looms in 5 Days
3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · May 29
Mitchell Robinson underwent pinky surgery before the Knicks' first NBA Finals trip in 27 years, and his availability for Wednesday's Game 1 remains undecided.
Mike Brown said the injury did not happen in practice or during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals, but Knicks media relations refused to say how Robinson hurt the finger.
New York hopes Robinson can play with a protective brace, though the team expects to know closer to tip-off whether he is cleared.
Robinson's size and rebounding are central to the Knicks' matchup plans against either Oklahoma City's frontcourt or San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama, and a brace could affect both his boards and free throws.
The Knicks are chasing their first title since 1973 and have 5 more days for Robinson's hand to heal before the series opens.