If the Knicks can use the inside player reasonably, can he also have excellent results on the court?

In the previous NBA Eastern Conference Finals G5, the New York Knicks, who played at home, defeated the Indiana Pacers 111-94, completing the Jedi victory. Next, both sides will return to the Indianapolis series G6 game. The Pacers still hold the match point, while the Knicks are still facing a back-to-back battle in G6, and they are still on the verge of being eliminated.

In this game, the Knicks' starting center Mitchell Robinson performed well. Robinson played 19 minutes and 51 seconds in the whole game, made 3 of 3 shots and 0 of 2 free throws, scored 6 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal and 2 blocks, and had 1 turnover and 3 fouls, with a plus-minus value of +3. Robinson also showed good scoring ability at the basket on the offensive end. He also got some points when he didn't make many shots, providing some support to the team. As a reliable inside defender, Robinson's performance on the defensive end is also excellent, and he has also shown good rebound protection and basket protection. Overall, Robinson has played his due value without much playing time. He has also played the effect he deserves on the court and has made his own contribution to the team's victory.

In the NBA regular season this season, Robinson was affected by injury and played 17 games in 82 games, averaging 17 minutes per game, with averaging 5.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocks, and 0.6 turnovers and 1.5 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 66.1% and a free throw percentage of 68.4%. In the playoffs, Robinson averaged 20 minutes of playing time in the first 17 games, with averaging 4.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.7 blocks, 0.6 turnovers and 2.2 fouls, shooting percentage of 58.7% and free throw percentage of 39.3%.

Robinson's offensive ability is indeed a serious lack of level. His performance in this area during the playoffs is also not ideal, and his performance at the free throw line is also very worrying. However, Robinson's performance on the defensive end is obvious to all. When he is on the court, the team can play the role of the inside defensive gate well. He can help the team protect the rebound. He also has some support in protecting the basket. His movement speed and athletic ability are also quite good among inside players. He is also able to undertake various tasks of assisting and replacing defense, and his defense coverage is also very large. Robinson is a player with distinct characteristics but very obvious shortcomings. If you use Robinson reasonably, the Knicks can achieve miraculous results, but if you use Robinson reasonably, the Knicks will also be in crisis. I don’t know how the Knicks will use Robinson in the next G6.