"Trailing 68-65, New York's star big man picked up his fourth foul during a futile afternoon in which he was forced to guard Sixers star Joel Embiid for significant stretches just 1:36 into the third quarter. While Embiid scored 38 points with 11 rebounds, Robinson's second-half introduction turned the game on its head in the Knicks' favor. The visitors immediately went on a 25-9 run in which Robinson helped hold Embiid scoreless for that entire stretch."
"We locked in defensively, Robinson, who scored six points with 10 rebounds and was a plus-14 in 27 minutes, said. We came back into halftime to see what we were lacking, especially myself. Defensively in the first half, I ain't do too great. But definitely in the second half, I came with more energy. Our defensive player [of the night] was Mitch. He was phenomenal, head coach Mike Brown added."
Karl-Anthony Towns got into foul trouble early, picking up his fourth foul 1:36 into the third quarter after guarding Joel Embiid for extended stretches. Joel Embiid finished with 38 points and 11 rebounds. Mitch Robinson's second-half entry ignited a 25-9 run and helped hold Embiid scoreless during that stretch. Robinson finished with six points, 10 rebounds and a plus-14 in 27 minutes. Head coach Mike Brown praised Robinson's rebounding, blocks and overall defensive energy. The run provided enough cushion for a 112-109 Knicks victory, their second straight after a 2-9 skid. When the lineup with Jalen Brunson, Miles McBride, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and Towns plays together, the Knicks are plus-18.9 per 100 possessions.
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