With Mitchell Robinson shooting an abysmal 30% (7-of-23) from the free throw line during the Eastern Conference semifinals, Celtics head coach Mazzulla sees no reason to adjust his Hack-A-Mitch strategy that’s been going for the first three games of the series.

Over the first two games of the second-round series between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, there were major concerns regarding the defending champions.

The New York Knicks starting five has been getting crushed by the Boston Celtics in their second round playoff series […]

The Knicks’ second-round slugfest with the Boston Celtics features an individual battle between two of the NBA’s best.

The Athletic has live coverage of the Knicks vs Celtics in Game 4 of the 2025 NBA playoffs. BOSTON — Karl-Anthony Towns had never played quite this way. Not during the regular season. Not at the end of his run with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Robinson is an important piece for the Knicks, as he brings rim protection and defensive prowess to the team when healthy. He played stellar on-ball defense against Celtics wing Jayson Tatum in Game 2, forcing him baseline as he was chased off the top of the key, and eventually blocked by Mikal Bridges to seal a win.

The Celtics have elected to intentionally foul Mitchell Robinson in every game of the East semifinals thus far, leading to both teams needing to change up their tactics.

The New York Knicks were predicted to sign LeBron James if he opts-out of his current deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.