There is one Knicks concern emerging from Game 1 rout of 76ers
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Nick Nurse employed a hack-a-Mitchell Robinson strategy due to Robinson's poor free-throw shooting, forcing the Knicks to play Ariel Hukporti briefly.
- Robinson struggled at the free-throw line, going 5-for-17 this postseason, and the hack-a-Robinson tactic could become more significant if Karl-Anthony Towns continues to face foul trouble.
- The 76ers' attempt to limit ticket sales to Philadelphia residents for Game 3 has been largely unsuccessful, with over half of secondary market ticket purchases coming from New York or New Jersey.
- Knicks fans remain passionate and are expected to show strong support in Philadelphia, according to Jalen Brunson, despite the 76ers' efforts to keep them away.
- Landry Shamet has remained out of the rotation since the first round and only played during garbage time in Game 1.
