Mitchell Robinson makes clutch free throws to propel Knicks past Nets
NY Post
Just as he did last year in the playoffs against the Heat, Mitchell Robinson mostly thwarted the Nets’ “Hack-a-Mitch” strategy Friday night.
Robinson, a 56-percent free-throw shooter this season, sank five of eight over the final minutes to help secure the Knicks’ 111-107 win over the Nets.
“It felt great. Me missing all the games and that,” Robinson said. “I’ve been focusing on my free throws. It just paid off tonight.
“I feel like I’m headed in the right direction. A couple things I still have to work on. Conditioning is the biggest one. Timing. Stuff like that.”
Robinson had been averaging 15.3 minutes in eight appearances since returning March 27th from December ankle surgery.
But with Isaiah Hartenstein sitting out for Achilles maintenance, Robinson played 25 minutes Friday night, including the entire fourth quarter.
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