Mike Brown outlines plan to curb 76ers free throws
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Updated · New York Post · May 5
Mike Brown outlines plan to curb 76ers free throws
9 articles · Updated · New York Post · May 5
After New York's 137-98 Game 1 loss at Madison Square Garden, Brown highlighted a 34-17 free-throw gap and said Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey repeatedly drew fouls.
He said the Knicks must defend with their chests, show their hands and stay disciplined on Embiid's fakes rather than leave calls to referees.
Brown also offered condolences to 76ers coach Nick Nurse after the death of his brother Ian, while Miles McBride said New York's physicality could wear down Philadelphia's thin rotation over the series.
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