The New York Knicks face potential challenges with star center Karl-Anthony Towns absent for a five-game road trip due to undisclosed personal reasons. Head coach Tom Thibodeau emphasized the importance of Towns' readiness to return. As a result, Mitchell Robinson stepped up, starting for the first time this season, but struggled defensively after a long recovery from ankle surgery. The team's inconsistent play since the All-Star break raised concerns, as they’ve recorded losses against top competitors, further complicating their playoff aspirations.
For me, I have to be more talkative, Robinson said. I didn't communicate with the guys as much as I should have. I could be better defensively.
He needs some time, Thibodeau said on Tuesday. And when he's ready to come back, he'll come back.
The Knicks have been stuck playing .500 ball since returning from the All-Star break, which included losses to the top two seeds in the East.
Mitchell Robinson... got his first start of the season on Tuesday night with Towns out. In a season-high 15 minutes, he posted seven points with five rebounds.
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