Mitchell Robinson struggled at the free throw line, going 2-for-8, during the Knicks’ 115-104 overtime victory over the Cavaliers in Game 1 on May 19, 2026. His poor performance led to Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson employing a Hack-a-Mitch strategy, which stifled the Knicks’ offense and allowed their deficit to grow. Despite this, Knicks coach Mike Brown kept Robinson on the floor longer than anticipated before benching him during the team’s historic comeback. The Knicks erased a 22-point fourth quarter deficit, with Atkinson delaying timeouts until late in the game.
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