Mitchell Robinson Dunks on Joel Embiid in Knicks Win
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson dunked over Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid in the second quarter of the teams' game on May 8. The play occurred near the northeast baseline of the arena, the same location where Embiid had fouled Robinson two years earlier. Robinson was recovering from ankle surgery at the time of the prior incident.
nypost.comMitchell Robinson dunked over Joel Embiid during the second quarter of the Knicks' win on May 8. The play took place near the northeast baseline, the same spot where Embiid had dragged Robinson down from behind two years earlier. At that time Robinson had recently returned from ankle surgery.
Embiid's foul contributed to further injury that led to a third ankle surgery a few weeks later. Robinson faced multiple DNPs as his conditioning suffered and questions arose about his long-term health. The earlier incident had placed Robinson's career in jeopardy even though he did not comment publicly on it at the time.
The two centers have a history of physical play in matchups between the Knicks and 76ers. Robinson's dunk occurred in the same arena where the 2024 foul took place. The Knicks secured a victory in the May 8 game.
Key Facts
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Embiid fouled Robinson under the northeast basket causing further ankle injury.
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Robinson dunked over Embiid in the second quarter of the Knicks game.
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Potential Impact
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Knicks secured a win in the May 8 contest against the 76ers.
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The dunk provides a notable moment in the ongoing physical rivalry between the two centers.
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Robinson has returned to play after multiple ankle surgeries.
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