Knicks: Mitchell Robinson versus Jarrett Allen debate comes to fitting end
In the Knicks’ biggest game of the season, everyone stepped up to deliver a heartwarming win, taking down the Cavaliers, 106-95. Out of all the good things to occur in this game, the best might have been Mitchell Robinson’s dominating performance that helped set the Knicks apart.
Offensive rebounds tonight:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) April 27, 2023
11 — Mitchell Robinson
4 — Cavaliers
First Knick with 11 OREB in a playoff game since Patrick Ewing. pic.twitter.com/pWfjj7ZnZh
Before the series, many, including myself, questioned how Robinson would fare against the Cavaliers’ frontcourt duo of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Despite this, Robinson dominated for the majority of the series and even put some debates to rest.
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson puts an end to the debate regarding himself and Jarrett Allen
It seems as if ever since Robinson and Allen came into the league they have been pitted against one another to see who is the better player. This makes sense, considering they have rather similar play styles and both played in New York at one time.
Imagine thinking Jarrett Allen is better than Mitchell Robinson
— Posting and Toasting (@ptknicksblog) October 30, 2018
However, following the Knicks’ recent series win over the Cavaliers, those debates should be coming to a close. Not only was Robinson the better player in this series, but Allen and Mobley had no answer for him.
Mitchell Robinson vs the Cavs bigs:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) April 27, 2023
13 PTS 10 PTS
18 REB 13 REB
2 STL 0 STL
3 BLK 1 BLK pic.twitter.com/gxS41Iqcmi
Before the season, it was pretty clear that Allen was the better player, especially considering how well he performed in 2021-22, making his first All-Star game. When the light shined brightest, though, Robinson stepped up and Allen didn’t, simple as that.
In the series, Robinson averaged 8.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game. When you compare this to Allen, who averaged 9.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game, it’s pretty clear to see who was the better player.
Only time will tell who shall end up having the better career, but for now, it’s obvious to not only Knicks fans but to the world that Robinson outplayed Allen. Hopefully, he can keep this up as New York enters their first second-round series since 2013.
