MIAMI — Mitchell Robinson’s minutes restriction has been eased, but coach Mike Brown didn’t come close to playing his center to the limit.

Robinson, who has been load-managing his surgically repaired ankle through the start of the season, logged under 20 minutes again in Monday’s 115-113 loss to the Heat .

It was the seventh time in seven appearances Robinson failed to eclipse 20 minutes, but Brown said he kept backup big man Guerschon Yabusele in the game longer than anticipated — reducing Robinson’s time on the court.

Mitchell Robinson is pictured during the Knicks’ Nov. 17 game against the Heat. Imagn Images

Robinson, who only played three minutes in the fourth quarter, finished with five points and 11 rebounds.

“[His minutes limit] has increased. It’s gone up three times,” Brow

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