Knicks have lineup plan as Mike Brown owns mistake he won't repeat

CHARLOTTE — At least until OG Anunoby comes back, it sounds like Mike Brown is rolling with his small-ball starters.

That group, which includes Miles McBride and Josh Hart, felt like a success in the last two games, both easy victories over the Nets and Hornets.

It also means Mitchell Robinson, whose injury history and load management program renders him unreliable, is coming off the bench.

“[I’ll] continue to stay with it to see what direction it goes,” Brown said. “Everything is fluid in this business. Anything can happen at any time.”

Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) reacts after a basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Barclays Center. Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The lineup of Jalen Brunson, McBride, Mikal Bridges, Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns breeds familiar