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Mitch Robinson’s bold b2b claim should make Celtics fans both nervous and excited

Mitchell Robinson claims he'll play in back-to-backs for the Celtics this season, but Boston's medical staff might want to pump the brakes.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 12:00 AM
Mitch Robinson’s bold b2b claim should make Celtics fans both nervous and excited
Key Things to Know
  • Mitchell Robinson announced plans to play in back-to-back games for the Boston Celtics this season.
  • Robinson's workload and minutes were previously closely monitored by the New York Knicks to prevent injuries.
  • The center played in 60 games last season while averaging under 20 minutes per contest.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson stated that he expects to play in back-to-back games during the upcoming season. Robinson addressed his availability on Knicks Fan TV following his move to Boston, rejecting the idea that his workload would be managed as strictly as it was in New York.

Robinson previously sat out back-to-back contests and averaged under 20 minutes per game with the New York Knicks last season. Prior to reaching 60 games last year, injuries had limited the center to just 17 and 31 appearances over the preceding two seasons.

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