Time to change, Knicks considers making a big adjustment to the starting lineup in Game 3 of the Pacers

The Knicks fell into despair. Now, ahead of the third game against the Pacers, there are rumors that the team will make a major lineup adjustment.

The New York Knicks have entered the NBA playoffs planning adjustment stage. Their tactical philosophy in the first two games didn't work. Now, a big adjustment to the starting lineup seems inevitable ahead of the third game against the Indiana Pacers.

According to SNY Knicks reporter Ian Begley, the New York Knicks are "seriously considering" making the adjustment by Sunday. The person familiar with the matter revealed who will lead the lineup adjustment.

"I heard that the Knicks are seriously considering the lineup adjustment for Game 3, moving Mitchell Robinson to the starting lineup and Josh Hart comes on the bench," Begley revealed on Channel X.

Bergley added some shocking data that hindered New York's starting lineup.

"The New York Knicks' starting lineup was -50 in the playoffs and -29 in the Eastern Conference Finals," Begley pointed out. "The Indiana Pacers are currently leading the series 2-0 and will host the Knicks at home on Sunday. According to the current circumstances, Robinson will start in that game." The Knicks sent a substitute to watch the game against the Pacers, and they were full of energy.

Robinson made a big splash on the bench at Madison Square Garden. Robinson established his defensive firepower in the game against the Boston Celtics.

Knicks urged Robinson to give more playing time before Game 2 begins. That's exactly what head coach Tom Thibodeau did. The 7-foot player came off the bench for 29 minutes, and the energy started to burn from that moment on.

Robinson blocked the Pacers three shots to lead the team to a defensive lead. He even grabbed the controversial rebound with multiple arms wrapped around him.

Hart even scored the same score as Robinson, and this was in 29 minutes of playing time. Hart also had fewer rebounds (6) than Robinson (9).

The proposed third game lineup will be paired with Robinson with another 7-foot teammate Carl Anthony Towns. After scored 20 points, "KAT" can re-establish its dominance on the offensive end. Anthony Towns is still optimistic about the Knicks' chances of winning.

Anyway, visitors to Gainbridge Arena must relieve the pressure on a key player of the Knicks. Jaylen Brunson continues to take on the scoring task, including breaking NBA record in Game 2. Brunson still needs offensive help. Robinson is not as good at scoring as Brunson. But he ignited the defense on the field before this crucial third game.