BOSTON — The numbers are startling. More than startling, they’re unacceptable and hard to believe at this level.

And the visual — watching Mitchell Robinson’s shooting form while taking free throws — is even worse.

<div class="nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper"><a href="#" aria-controls="nyp-slideshow-modal" data-slideshow-modal="trigger" title="Open a slideshow of all 3 article images." aria-label="Open a slideshow of all 3 article images." data-slideshow-slide-number="1" data-slideshow-slides-total="3"> 3 </a></div><figcaption>Mitchell Robinson of the Knicks puts up a foul shot during the second quarter of their Game 1 win at TD Garden on Monday. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post</figcaption>

“Basketball is not just about free throws,” Robinson told The Post after<a href="https://nypost.com/2025/05/05/sports/knicks-use-furious-rally-to-stun-celtics-in-game-1-overtime-thriller/"> the Knicks’ thrilling 108-105 overtime win in Game 1 over the Celtics</a> on Monday night at TD Garden. “You got defense, you got rebounds, offensive rebounds — there’s more to it than just free throws.

The numbers are startling. More than startling, they’re unacceptable and hard to believe at this level.{ai:summary}Mitchell Robinson of the Knicks addressed concerns over his free throw shooting after a Game 1 victory against the Celtics. He emphasized that basketball encompasses more than just free throws, highlighting the importance of defense and rebounding in the game.#sports

Knicks face Mitchell Robinson conundrum after Celtics exploit free throw woes

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