Report: Knicks C Mitchell Robinson could crack starting lineup

The New York Knicks reportedly are mulling a change to their starting lineup in an effort to climb back into contention in the Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers.SNY reported that Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is pondering elevating center Mitchell Robinson into the starting lineup in place of guard Josh Hart.”We always look at everything,” Thibodeau said of the notion of tweaking the lineup following New York’s 114-109 loss in Game 2 on Friday.The Knicks trail 2-0 in the best-of-seven series. Game 3 is Sunday night in Indianapolis.New York repeatedly had troubles on defense on Friday and Karl-Anthony Towns played just 28 minutes due to his issues defending Pascal Siakam, who finished with 39 points.The 7-foot Robinson recorded 29 minutes of playing time off the bench — he had six points, nine rebounds and three blocks. Hart called for more of Robinson in Game 3.