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Knicks' Robinson Ready for Finals Despite Injury
4 Jun
Summary
- Mitchell Robinson is active for Game 1 after a fractured pinkie.
- He had surgery last week and practiced with tape on the finger.
- Robinson averages 5.3 points and 5.5 rebounds in the postseason.
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is active for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, June 4, 2026. He sustained a fractured right pinkie last week, an injury that initially listed him as questionable for the championship opener.
Robinson underwent surgery for the injury and participated in practice on Tuesday, June 3, 2026, with his finger taped. He has not addressed reporters since the injury was disclosed after Game 4 of the Knicks' Eastern Conference finals series.
In the 2026 postseason, Robinson has averaged 5.3 points and 5.5 rebounds. He is expected to match up against Spurs Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama. The game is scheduled to tip off at Frost Bank Center at 8:30 p.m. ET.
