The New York Knicks are inching closer toward a second consecutive Eastern Conference Finals appearance. They’ve got the Philadelphia 76ers on the ropes with a 2-0 series advantage, though the action shifts to Philly tonight, so it’s far from over.
Joel Embiid’s status is up in the air as he’s dealing with ankle and hip injuries. He missed Game 2 after being relentlessly attacked on defense in Game 1.
The Knicks have health concerns with a big of their own. Mitchell Robinson, who also missed Game 2, is listed as probable for tonight. He was dealing with an illness, so his status appears to indicate it’s cleared his system, at least enough for him to play.
Robinson is a key interior presence for the Knicks. In the regular season, he averaged 8.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks while shooting a blistering 72.3% from the field.
With Robinson sidelined, Ariel Hukporti saw seven minutes of action in Game 2. He missed two of his three shots and somehow picked up four fouls. Robinson returning and making a bigger impact in that role is crucial for New York.
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