Now that star center Mitchell Robinson is a full participant in 5-on-5’s in practice, the Knicks are about to have a completely healthy roster for the first time this year. Robinson’s impact on the glass — particularly on the offensive side — and in protecting the rim will give New York an edge against their foes in the Eastern Conference.

The New York Knicks are having one of the best regular seasons in franchise history. Their 36-18 record puts them in third place in the Eastern Conference, 5.5 games ahead of the Indiana Pacers and 2.

With less than 30 games to go in the season, the Knicks are positioned well within the Eastern Conference playoff picture as the third seed –– two and a half games behind the

The veteran scored 44 and 40 points, respectively, across his last two games against the Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers, two defensively deficient teams. Enter the Chicago Bulls, who are 26th in defensive rating. Towns has absolutely had his way with the Bulls across two meetings this season, scoring a mind-boggling 90 total points.

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