US EditionKnicks Decide to Bench Josh Hart, Start Mitchell Robinson for Game 3 Against Pacers
- On May 25, 2025, the New York Knicks revealed that Mitchell Robinson would be included in the starting lineup instead of Josh Hart for the third game of the Eastern Conference Finals held in Indianapolis.
- The change followed the Knicks' starting lineup being outscored by 50 points in 308 playoff minutes, contributing to their 0-2 series deficit against the Indiana Pacers.
- Robinson has a plus-41 rating in 273 playoff minutes this postseason and improves the team’s rebounding rate to 58.8% in the series, while Hart averaged 12.3 points with limited shot attempts.
- Pacers coach Rick Carlisle called Robinson a “rebounding machine” with “great hands” and “great presence,” emphasizing his physical impact on defense for the Knicks.
- This rare lineup change by Coach Tom Thibodeau aims to avoid a 3-0 series hole and boost New York’s playoff chances after the starters struggled significantly.
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Josh Hart Sends Clear Message on Removal From Knicks Starting Lineup
Josh Hart had no issue putting his ego aside for the good of the team on Sunday night, helping the New York Knicks to a critical Game 3 win over the Indiana Pacers.With the Knicks looking to bounce back in the series, head coach Tom Thibodeau rolled out a revamped starting lineup: Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mitchell Robinson.That meant Hart, who started all 77 games he played in during the regular season, s…
Associated Press News
Knicks decide to bench Josh Hart, start Mitchell Robinson for Game 3 against Pacers
New York Knicks forward Mitchell Robinson will start in place of guard Josh Hart for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals Sunday night.
Josh Hart reacts to potential Knicks’ lineup change for Game 3
With the Knicks looking at potentially changing their starting lineup for Game 3 and inserting Mitchell Robinson for Josh Hart, the former Villanova standout reacted during shootaround on Sunday.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Clayton NewsReport: Knicks C Mitchell Robinson could crack starting lineup
The New York Knicks reportedly are mulling a change to their starting lineup in an effort to climb back into contention in the Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers.
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