Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out 6-8 weeks

Mitchell Robinson, who has a strain injury to his left ankle, is likely to miss the rest of the playoffs, according to the New York Knicks, the team announced on Tuesday.

After playing only 12 days in the Knicks ‘ Game 1 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday evening, Robinson had scanning that confirmed the damage. The group anticipated a reevaluation of him in six to eight weeks, which would span until almost the NBA Finals on the front end of that timeline.

Robinson missed 50 activities before returning in late March after having operation on the same knee in December. He sprained his ankle, which likewise resulted in a sport in the Knicks ‘ first-round encounter with the Philadelphia 76ers.

As a significant rebounder, especially at the insulting end, Robinson’s absence may impact the Knicks ‘ excellent rebounding thus far in the playoffs. The team has the best offensive rebounding percentage in the postseason and second overall total.

With Julius Randle and Bojan Bogdanovic having surgeries, New York is now lacking on the couch. Tom Thibodeau, the instructor, will probably play backup for Precious Achiuwa for an extra hour.