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The New York Knicks head back to Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals with a 2-0 advantage, but the series still feels wide open. As fans settle in, the main medical headline concerns Mitchell Robinson, who has battled a hand injury and remains a key depth piece against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
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Mitchell Robinson is listed as available for Game 3 after undergoing surgery on a fractured fifth metacarpal in his right hand. He continues to play while wearing a protective brace.
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Robinson has settled into a backup center role behind Karl-Anthony Towns. His minutes have been limited, but his presence matters when Towns rests.
- Game 1 minutes: 13
- Game 2 minutes: 14
- Combined through two games: 27 minutes
Physically matching up with Victor Wembanyama is one of Robinson’s toughest tasks. His size and rebounding instincts help the Knicks limit Wembanyama’s impact.
Performance snapshot and on-court impact
- Totals in Finals so far: 9 points, 9 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block.
- Playoff averages: about 5.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 0.6 blocks per game.
- Efficiency: over 70 percent shooting from the field in the playoffs.
Robinson’s offensive rebounds and rim protection give the Knicks frontcourt depth. Those contributions have helped blunt Wembanyama’s defensive influence early in the series.
He was briefly assessed a technical foul after an altercation with the French star, but the call was later overturned.
Knicks injury listings ahead of Game 3 at Madison Square Garden
The team’s official injury report shows minimal concern beyond Robinson.
- Mitchell Robinson (right hand/finger): Available. Wearing a brace and managed for minutes.
- Other core players: No new injury flags listed for starters.
With New York two wins from a title, having depth pieces fit is crucial. Robinson’s availability gives head coach lineups to counter San Antonio’s length.
Spurs health update: no injuries reported
San Antonio enters Game 3 with no players listed on the injury report. The Spurs are healthy and prepared to try to flip momentum on the road.
- Team status: Fully available heading into Madison Square Garden.
- Key matchup focus: How Victor Wembanyama responds to Robinson’s physical play and Towns’ scoring.
