Robinson’s Celtics Beat Knicks in First Reunion Game

Mitchell Robinson’s first game against the New York Knicks as a Boston Celtic ended with a 107-103 home win Friday, followed by a social-media joke about a fan who appeared to think he still played for New York. Robinson posted an Instagram Story after the game, saying a fan had asked why “we lost tonight.” He suggested the person still thought he was a Knick, then joked that the fan was mistaken. The post showed Robinson reacting to the interaction; it does not independently establish what the fan believed. The center played 22 minutes, recording four points, four rebounds and two assists, with one block also reported. He helped Boston protect its lead after blocking Karl-Anthony Towns in the fourth quarter, then scoring on an alley-oop, according to game coverage. The win came in Robinson’s second appearance for the Celtics, following a 121-113 loss to Detroit in his debut. Robinson spent his first eight NBA seasons with New York and joined Boston in free agency on a three-year, $47.4 million contract. His move placed him with a division rival and came after he had been part of the Knicks’ championship-winning team the previous season. Robinson said his departure was not...