Hack-a-Mitch Strategy Explained

The Spurs pulled off a bold move in Game Two, intentionally fouling Knicks center Mitchell Robinson to send him to the free-throw line—a tactic known as Hack-a-Mitch. With Robinson shooting just 29.5% from the line in the playoffs and holding the NBA’s worst postseason free-throw percentage, the Spurs are betting that forcing him to miss will disrupt the Knicks’ offense more than letting him score. This isn’t new—teams have used similar strategies for decades, most famously “Hack-a-Shaq” against Shaq in the late 90s. Coaches like Don Nelson helped popularize it, aiming to lower the opponent’s efficiency by letting poor shooters take their shots. It’s a risky gamble, but until Robinson proves he can hit them consistently, the Spurs are likely to keep sending him to the line.

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