OG Anunoby heaped praise on a New York Knicks player who can do unique things at his size.
The New York Knicks secured a dominant 119-81 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 6 at home.
OG Anunoby was one of the four starters on the Knicks team, who scored over 20 points in a game that was effectively decided after the third quarter itself.
Walt Frazier also gave his flowers to Josh Hart, who had a triple-double in the game and proved to be the catalyst in the win.
All the starters were special, but the Knicks bench has also been crucial all series, especially Mitchell Robinson.
OG Anunoby gave the center some big praise after the Knicks win.
Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty ImagesAnunoby lauds Mitchell Robinson
Robinson had just a point in the game along with four rebounds and a steal, but his impact is much more than what appears on the stat sheet.
He is one of the best offensive rebounders in the league and fights hard to win the possession back for his team.
Robinson has struggled with free-throw shooting, but the other aspects of his game are incredible and that is what has helped the Knicks massively.
Speaking about Mitchell, Anunoby said: “It’s amazing, Mitch is one of one. I don’t think anyone else his size in the league can do what he does. So he’s a special player and just appreciate him, amazing to watch.”
OG Anunoby was asked about his appreciation for what Mitchell Robinson can do at his size:
“It’s amazing. Mitch is one of one. I don’t think anyone else his size in the league can do what he does.” pic.twitter.com/y8EMV7VFnF
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Mitchell Robinson will be key for the Knicks against the Indiana Pacers
Robinson’s brilliance on the defensive end is massive and he can matchup against any big man in the league.
He will be extremely useful for the Knicks against the Indiana Pacers, who also secured a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Pacers are a side that have the likes of Myles Turner, Pascal Siakam and Obi Toppin, but all of these players will find it tough to get the better of Robinson.
Mitchell Robinson with OUTSTANDING defense… leads to a layup for Karl-Anthony Towns on the other end!
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Mitchell is incredible on the glass and is agile defensively, which is why teams can find it difficult to score on him.
In Game 6, there was a possession against the Celtics where he switched multiple times and forced a steal against them.
Among all the players in the playoffs, Robinson has the third best defensive rating in the playoffs, only behind Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso from the OKC Thunder.
Robinson only averages 18.5 minutes in the playoffs and he averaged 3.8 offensive rebounds, which is as many as Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Tom Thibodeau uses Robinson to disrupt the opposition and Pacers are a side he will have to do that regularly because of how quick they are.
The Knicks certainly are on the high of having reached the Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, but they realise the challenge ahead is not easy.
Thibodeau spoke on the NBA championship goal after Game 6 and the Knicks will have to do a lot to get there.
Last year they fell short against the Pacers in the second round, but they were shorthanded.
This time they are riding the momentum of beating the reigning champions and will also have the homecourt advantage when they meet the Pacers in the Conference Finals.
While Jalen Brunson will lead the way for them, they will need Robinson to contribute defensively and give his best to contain the fast-paced offense of the Pacers.