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Nate Robinson was picked up on February 4, 2013 from the Golden State Warriors as a backup for the
Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose. Robinson has provided
the Bulls the surge they have needed to contend with the top teams in the Eastern
Conference.
Robinson
saw as few as 16 minutes in the first three games in their playoff series against the Nets,
leaving most of the work to Kirk Hinrich.An opportunity for Robinson to play occurred when Hinrich injured his calf in Game 3.
In Game 4, Robinson led the team with 34 points in just 28 minutes, 23 of them coming in the 4th quarter. “Just let the ball find me.” Robinson told Coach Tom Thibodeau in a NY Times article. His critical scoring in the fourth quarter helped secure a triple OT win.
In Game 4, Robinson led the team with 34 points in just 28 minutes, 23 of them coming in the 4th quarter. “Just let the ball find me.” Robinson told Coach Tom Thibodeau in a NY Times article. His critical scoring in the fourth quarter helped secure a triple OT win.
Due
to Hinrich’s calf injury, Robinson saw 35+ minutes a game in the
playoffs, giving him more of an opportunity to shine. His scoring
in the last few games leading up to their victory over the Nets wasn't as spectacular as his performance in Game 4. His consistent scoring was much needed at the guard spot to fill the hole left by the absence of Rose and Hinrich.
Robinson will have to show more of his tenacity in their next series, producing opportunities for his teammates if the Bulls hope to defeat the seemingly unstoppable number one seeded Miami Heat.
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