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If you’re looking for big-picture takeaways from the Knicks’ overtime loss to the Lakers on Saturday, start here:
MITCH THRIVING
Mitchell Robinson’s conditioning and production have been trending in the right direction of late. Entering play Saturday, Robinson was averaging 11 points and 9 rebounds in 26 minutes per game since the start of the calendar year. He appeared to be moving well again against Los Angeles. In 30 minutes, he had 11 rebounds and three steals.
Tom Thibodeau said before the game that Robinson has gotten increasingly comfortable on the defensive end.
“The rim protection is elite. Offensively, putting pressure on the rim has been really good. Finishing through contact has been really, really good. Very pleased overall with his progress and I think there’s a lot of room for growth,” the coach said. “….He’s got gifts that are special. He can cover a lot of ground, he can be out (on the perimeter) and…