Fizdale impressed with rookies’ passion after technicals

WASHINGTON — It is a fine balance but Knicks coach David Fizdale said he is impressed by the fire of two of his rookies, even if it means the occasional technical foul.

Mitchell Robinson and Allonzo Trier each picked up technicals in the Knicks’ 108-95 loss the Wizards.

Fizdale said he was happier with Trier’s third-quarter technical when he jawed with John Wall after getting taken to the ground by a hard foul. Robinson’s

was more about frustration midway through the fourth quarter of a tight game.

“I want our whole team to be that way,’’ Fizdale said. “That’s Knicks DNA. One of those things we liked about Allonzo he was one of those type of guys that didn’t back down from anybody.’’

Neither does Robinson, but his temper got the best of him. After getting blocked the by intimidated.’’— Bradley other end, Beal, then he committed a technical for a foul argu-

ing. Robinson was still upset at a block he had on John Wall at the rim that was called a foul. Asked if he’s getting the rookie treatment, Robinson said, “I feel like tonight we just had tough refs.” Robinson had a technical in Washington in preseason that led to Markief Morris’ ejection and picked up his second of the regular season Sunday. on guy “It’s and balance play with when passion he’s a but passionate not give though. Not

up negative points,’’ Fizdale said. “I’d rather have to tone him down than amp him up. We all have frustration. We have to control our emotions. It’s a good lesson for him.’’ Trier’s game picked up after the incident. When asked if he was intimidated by Wall’s résumé, Trier said, “Intimidated? I’m not intimidated by anyone. Respect him though. Not intimidated"