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Knicks Fans Rally Behind Mitchell Robinson as Free-Throw Struggles Continue Against Celtics

Despite setting a record for the lowest free-throw percentage in NBA postseason history, Robinson receives vocal support from Madison Square Garden in Game 3.

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New York Knicks' Mitchell Robinson shoots a free throw during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Overview

  • Mitchell Robinson's free-throw percentage in the 2025 playoffs has dropped to a record-low 25.0%, the worst in NBA postseason history for players with at least 25 attempts.
  • The Boston Celtics have exploited Robinson's struggles by employing intentional fouls, disrupting the Knicks' offensive rhythm in the series.
  • In Game 3, Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden cheered Robinson at the free-throw line, showing support despite his continued misses, including another airball.
  • Robinson's free-throw woes are a longstanding issue, with a career mark of 52.2%, though he briefly improved to 68.4% during the 2024-25 regular season.
  • Despite his offensive challenges, Robinson remains a critical defensive and rebounding presence, helping the Knicks maintain competitive stretches in the series.