The New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets got into a physical battle on Friday, March 20. During the tight game, Knicks center Mitchell Robinson got into a chippy situation with multiple players from Brooklyn’s side.
It was a heated moment from the veteran center, adding fuel to the Brooklyn-NYC rivalry.
The Nets outplayed the Knicks in the eyes of New York head coach Mike Brown. Ultimately, it didn’t matter. The Knicks still came out on top with a 93-92 win.
Robinson came off the bench for 24 minutes. He produced three points while coming down with 10 rebounds and blocking three shots. In a physical game the Knicks nearly lost, Robinson brought some surprising fire.
Mike Brown Gives Honest Take on Heated Knicks-Nets Moment
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 17: Heach Coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks instructs his team in the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden on January 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
“The play happened, and I kind of turned my head to go talk to somebody else, and the next thing I know, everybody’s together, and that’s the same thing that happened with OG [Anunoby], because OG is not the type to do that, either,” Brown told reporters.
“So I was a little surprised by it, but again, I don’t know what happened. Because, after the foul or after the turnover with OG, I turned my head, so I don’t know how the guys came together.”
When Robinson was asked about the situation, he still showed some frustration over it while at his locker after the game.
“I mean… Ya’ll saw that [expletive], bro,” Robinson told reporters. “I ain’t even speaking on it right now. It is what it is. Yeah, I’m not talking about that [expletive].”
When it was pointed out that the game seemed like it was getting physical well before the chippy moment between Robinson and the Nets, the veteran center made it clear that he was simply retaliating.
“Then you get physical back, that’s how it’s gonna be,” Robinson added. “You got to stand on business by that.”
The Knicks-Nets Rivalry Is Alive And Well
GettyMitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks reacts against Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons during the third quarter at Little Caesars Arena on February 06, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
Between Robinson’s altercation, OG Anunoby’s shoving sequence, and Karl-Anthony Towns getting directly called out by his former teammate-turned-rival, the Knicks and the Nets are generating plenty of bulletin board material for their next meeting.
Unfortunately for those invested in the drama, Friday’s action was the final meeting between the Knicks and the Nets this year.
After their fourth outing, the Knicks have another seasonal sweep over the Nets. They have now won 14 games in a row against Brooklyn.
The Knicks will have Saturday off to rest and recover. On Sunday, the Knicks are back on their home court at Madison Square Garden to face the Washington Wizards.
After beating the Nets, the Knicks are 46-25 on the year. They’ve won five games in a row and pulled off victories in seven of their last 10 matchups.
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