Knicks’ Mike Brown Says Team Was Ready for Hawks’ ‘Hack-a-Mitch’ Strategy
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New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown revealed that his staff had a countermeasure in place when the Atlanta Hawks attempted a “Hack-a-Mitch” approach, deliberately fouling center Mitchell Robinson to send him to the free-throw line.
Brown’s comments came after the teams’ meeting on April 19, 2026. While the Hawks tried to exploit Robinson’s free-throw percentage, the Knicks responded with the game plan Brown said they had rehearsed beforehand. Specifics of the adjustment were not disclosed, but Brown indicated the club had drilled the scenario to minimize any potential advantage for Atlanta.
The brief strategic exchange underscored each side’s preparation as both Eastern Conference rivals continue to jockey for playoff positioning late in the regular season.
Source: New York Post
