Hornets' Miles Bridges: Drains five triples vs. Milwaukee
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Bridges registered 25 points (8-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 37 minutes during the Hornets' 122-121 loss to the Bucks on Friday.
Bridges was cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a right ankle sprain, and that didn't appear to bother him during Friday's contest. He entered the game having connected on just 32.0 percent of his three-point attempts for the season, but he led the Hornets with five triples, which were his most since Nov. 14 against the Bucks (six). Bridges is averaging 20.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists over 33.7 minutes per game this season.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Returning to action Friday
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Bridges (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks.
As expected, Bridges has been upgraded from probable to available and will snap a one-game absence. Before the ankle injury, Bridges had scored in double figures in nine straight games, averaging 18.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.3 combined steals-plus-blocks in 33.7 minutes a night.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: On track to return Friday
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Bridges (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Bridges is trending toward returning from a one-game absence due to a right ankle sprain that he picked up during the Hornets' loss to the Bucks on Monday, which could lead to Collin Sexton reverting to a bench role Friday. Bridges had a quiet December, having averaged 15.7 points on 42.8 percent shooting (including 27.0 percent from three on 5.3 3PA/G), 6.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists over 30.8 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Officially out
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Bridges (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Golden State.
Bridges was downgraded from questionable to doubtful earlier Wednesday morning, so his absence doesn't come as much of a surprise. The 27-year-old will have a couple of days to heal his right ankle sprain before Charlotte begins a back-to-back set Friday in Milwaukee. In the meantime, Tidjane Salaun, Sion James and Liam McNeeley could see increases in playing time.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Now doubtful
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Bridges (ankle) has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
The Hornets listed Bridges as questionable on their initial injury report, but he's been downgraded to doubtful just three hours before tipoff. The 27-year-old is dealing with a sprained right ankle he sustained Monday. If he is unable to play Wednesday, Tidjane Salaun and Liam McNeeley would likely see increased playing time.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Iffy for Wednesday
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Bridges (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Bridges sustained a sprained right ankle in the first quarter of Monday's loss to the Bucks and was unable to return. If the 27-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out for Wednesday, Tidjane Salaun and Liam McNeeley are candidates for increased playing time. Bridges has yet to miss a game this season, and he's averaging 19.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists across 33.6 minutes per tilt in 32 regular-season outings.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Exits with ankle injury
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Bridges exited Monday's game against the Bucks with a right ankle injury and won't return.
Losing Bridges is a massive blow for a Hornets team that's already down another starting forward in Kon Knueppel (ankle). Tidjane Salaun and Josh Green are expected to see an uptick in playing time with Bridges sidelined. The veteran forward will aim to return for the Hornets' next game against the Warriors on Wednesday.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Scores 19 points in blowout
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Bridges produced 19 points (6-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes during Saturday's 112-86 loss to the Pistons.
Bridges' two rebounds tied a season low, and he didn't chip in much in other peripheral categories. Still, his scoring ability prevented the night from being a wash, as he scored at least 18 points for the 17th time in 28 games this season. The 27-year-old forward is averaging 21.1 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 34.6 minutes in the 2025-26 campaign.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Big double-double against Cavs
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Bridges logged 20 points (7-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Sunday's 119-111 overtime win over the Cavaliers.
The double-double was the third of the season for Bridges, and his first since Nov. 7. The 27-year-old forward has scored at least 20 points in three straight games and 11 of the last 17, averaging 21.7 points, 5.9 boards, 3.8 assists, 2.4 threes and 1.2 combined steals and blocks over that latter stretch.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Flirts with triple-double
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Bridges posted 24 points (10-19 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Sunday's 115-106 loss to the Nuggets.
Bridges finished Sunday's game as the Hornets' leader in points, rebounds and assists, and he came close to logging the second triple-double of his NBA career. The eighth-year forward has been a consistent contributor for the Hornets this season, though his three-point shooting has been an area he has struggled with (30.8 percent on 7.7 3PA/G). Bridges is averaging 21.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.5 blocks over 34.7 minutes per game this season.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Struggles vs. New York
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Bridges logged eight points (3-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and six rebounds over 29 minutes during the Hornets' 119-104 loss to the Knicks on Wednesday.
Bridges attempted the third-most field goals on the Hornets, but he failed to crack double-digit points for a second consecutive game while missing all five of his three-pointers. He has scored just 16 points on 25.9 percent shooting over his last two outings, even with Brandon Miller (shoulder) sidelined for those contests. Bridges will look to bounce back Friday against the Raptors.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Season-high 35 points
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Bridges posted 35 points (13-23 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-9 FT), three rebounds and one steal across 41 minutes during Saturday's 118-111 overtime victory over the Raptors.
Bridges put the Hornets on his back, scoring 10 of his season-high 35 points during the overtime period. While his peripheral numbers left a little to be desired, managers have to be thrilled with his offensive output. With LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller seemingly in and out of the lineup on a regular basis, Bridges has been able to assert himself as a primary scoring threat, averaging 22.4 points and 2.8 three-pointers in 35.3 minutes per contest through the first 20 games of the season.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Drops 22 in loss
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Bridges ended with 22 points (9-22 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 38 minutes during Monday's 110-108 loss to Toronto.
Bridges extends his streak of hitting multiple three-pointers to five, averaging 24.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 steals 0.6 blocks and 4.2 threes made in that span. While the Hornets have not been very good this season, Bridges has definitely been one of the few bright spots.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Poor shooting performance
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Bridges posted 15 points (6-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists across 30 minutes during Saturday's 109-96 loss to Oklahoma City.
Bridges saw the end of his streak of games with at least 20 points in this loss. While he had a subpar performance in terms of his shooting efficiency, Bridges still had a decent stat line and hit multiple threes for the fourth consecutive game. He's averaging 24.5 points per game while shooting 36.1 percent from deep since the beginning of November, so there's a strong chance this was nothing more than a down game for the forward.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Sold output despite cold shooting
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Bridges generated 20 points (7-19 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 33 minutes of Wednesday's 111-100 win over the Bucks.
Bridges was ice cold from beyond the arc, but still wound up with at least 20 points for the fifth time in six games. During that six-game stretch, Bridges is averaging 24.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists across 36.8 minutes. He led the Hornets in scoring Wednesday night.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Nets 34 points with full line
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Bridges racked up 34 points (11-19 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in 40 minutes during Monday's 121-111 loss to the Lakers.
Bridges shed his probable tag due to back spasms and put up a season high in points while logging 40 minutes of floor time, so he should be fine for Wednesday's game against the Bucks. He's hitting career highs in triples (3.2) and assists (4.0) through the first 10 games of the season, and he should continue to see increased playmaking responsibilities while LaMelo Ball (ankle) is out.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Good to go Monday
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Bridges (back) is available for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Bridges, who was previously listed as probable due to back spasms, will suit up Monday. The forward has been on a strong run of late, averaging 22.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.0 assists over the Hornets' past five games.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Upgraded to probable
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Bridges (back) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Bridges was initially listed as questionable, but he's trending in the right direction despite being less than 100 percent. He's been terrific through nine regular-season games with averages of 20.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.8 three-pointers on 40.0 percent shooting from the field.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Iffy for Monday
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Bridges (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Bridges is dealing with back spasms and is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season. If the 27-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out, Liam McNeeley, Tidjane Salaun and Pat Connaughton are candidates for an uptick in minutes.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Posts 29-point outburst
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Bridges recorded 29 points (7-18 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 12-12 FT), four rebounds and six assists in 33 minutes during Sunday's 126-103 win over Utah.
Bridges was the focal point of Charlotte's offensive attack Sunday evening, leading the way in scoring while also posting a serviceable effort as a distributor. He's off to a red-hot start to November, dropping 30 points Saturday against Minnesota before his impressive 29-point outburst on the way to the Hornets' third victory of the season.
