Knicks Face Do-Or-Die Clash in Indiana: Can They Defy the Odds and Surge Ahead?

Also, having Robinson on the floor allows New York to lean further into their two edges over the Pacers: Defense and rebounding. He has the highest offensive rebounding rate in this series and the best defensive rating with a minimum of 20 minutes played. Indiana can’t get into the paint or score second-chance points with Mitch on the court. 

Finally, the Knicks have been more efficient in the half-court in this series. Playoff series become slower as they progress, so we see more half-court basketball. The Knicks play at a slower tempo already, and it’s tougher for the Pacers to get out into transition with Robinson in the game because they need all five guys to grab rebounds. 

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