Mitchell Robinson gave Mike Brown plenty to gush about in Knicks preseason opener

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Mike Brown went big with his big lineup decision and made another unexpected adjustment because of an injury.

Mitchell Robinson got the nod in the starting five over Josh Hart in Thursday’s preseason 99-84 victory over the 76ers, a move that was gaining momentum through training camp and turned into a highly successful outing for the center.

Robinson’s presence offered the Knicks more size — pushing Karl-Anthony Towns to power forward — as the Knicks dominated the glass.

They outrebounded the short-handed Sixers 58-46, with Robinson’s 16 boards — including five offensive — highlighting the boxscore.