BOSTON — The Celtics and Knicks met again, and just like in last year’s playoffs , C’s coach Joe Mazzulla went to a similar tactic. Late in the first quarter of Tuesday’s game, the Celtics intentionally fouled Mitchell Robinson on multiple possessions to send him to the free throw line.

Robinson, a career 51.6% free throw shooter, has struggled from the charity stripe. Knicks coach Mike Brown explained New York’s strategy when it comes to Robinson getting intentionally fouled and whether to keep him in the game or not. The Celtics went on to beat the Knicks 123-117 on Tuesday at TD Garden.

“Especially at this point in the year, I’d like to give him the opportunity,” Brown said. “He’s worked extremely hard on his free throw attempts or his free throws. So I’d like to give him an oppor

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