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Before Mitchell Robinson lost his mind, he was plus-29 in 9 minutes for Knicks
TL;DR
Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks had a remarkable plus-29 rating in just 9 minutes before getting into a confrontation during a game against the Atlanta Hawks. The Knicks were leading by over 50 points at the time.
Key points
- Mitchell Robinson had a plus-29 rating in 9 minutes
- Robinson got into a fight during a game
- The Knicks led by over 50 points at the time
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It was a really odd time for Mitchell Robinson to pick a fight.
The New York Knicks had just pushed their lead higher than 50 points, and it was still the first half.
What in the world was Robinson thinking getting into a shoving match with Atlanta Hawks standout Dyson Daniels?
Robinson didn't want to let up, either, even as multiple people tried to hold him back.
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It was a bizarre scene on a bizarre night.
The Knicks would lead by as many as 61 points in their series-ending win over the Hawks. They reached 100 points before the Hawks reached 50.
And even Robinson, who didn't last very long in the game, had an absurd night.
Q&A
What was Mitchell Robinson's performance rating before the incident?
Mitchell Robinson had a plus-29 rating in just 9 minutes of play.
Who did Mitchell Robinson get into a fight with during the game?
Mitchell Robinson got into a shoving match with Dyson Daniels of the Atlanta Hawks.
How significant was the Knicks' lead when Robinson's incident occurred?
The New York Knicks were leading by more than 50 points when the incident took place.