Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Contributes on both ends in Game 2
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Bridges logged 19 points (8-18 FG, 3-11 3Pt), five rebounds and three steals over 38 minutes during Monday's 100-94 loss to the Pistons in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Bridges stepped up on both ends of the court in Monday's battle, leading the Knicks with a trio of steals and finishing second on the team in scoring and threes made in a balanced Game 2 performance. Bridges reached double figures in scoring after failing to do so in Game 1, now entering Game 3 averaging 13.5 points and 3.5 rebounds.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Fails to make an impact in win
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Bridges produced eight points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 29 minutes during Saturday's 123-112 win over Detroit in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal-round series..
Bridges' underwhelming offensive performance notwithstanding, the Knicks managed to prevail thanks to solid performances from Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns. Bridges averaged 17.6 points on 14.4 shot attempts per game during the regular season, however, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him be a lot more involved on the offensive end in Game 2.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Dishes out team-high eight assists
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Bridges logged 17 points (6-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 108-102 loss to Cleveland.
In the absence of Karl-Anthony Towns (knee), Bridges functioned as New York's primary facilitator Friday while Jalen Brunson operated as the No. 1 scoring option. Bridges' eight dimes were one shy of a season-high mark, and he's has averaged 19.3 points, 5.1 assists, 3.1 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 36.7 minutes across his last 12 contests.
Bridges logged 20 points (9-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds and five assists in 33 minutes during Saturday's 121-105 win over the Hawks.
Bridges was highly efficient in the comfortable win Saturday and is aiming to end the season on a solid note. He's scored at least 20 points in three of his last five contests, although his usage rate and touches on offense could be bound for a regression since Jalen Brunson (ankle) is expected to return for Sunday's game against the Suns in the second leg of a back-to-back set.
Bridges finished Friday's 116-107 victory over Milwaukee with 26 points (12-24 FG, 2-6 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and two steals across 38 minutes.
Bridges was one of several New York players who had to step up their game due to the struggles of Karl-Anthony Towns (14 points, 6-16 FG) and the absence of Jalen Brunson (ankle). He responded by reaching the 20-point plateau for the sixth time across his streak of 11 straight games with double-digit points. Over that 11-game stretch, Bridges is averaging 21.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 55 percent from the floor and 37.5 percent from three-point range.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Dishes out nine assists Wednesday
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Bridges racked up 17 points (7-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 126-113 loss to the Clippers.
Bridges has failed to reach the 20-point mark in three of his last five appearances, but the veteran forward still posted a solid line in this game due to his passing. The nine assists were a season-high mark in that category for Bridges, who averaged 21.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 0.9 steals per game across his last 10 appearances.
Bridges logged 27 points (10-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 38 minutes during Saturday's 122-103 victory over Washington.
Bridges extended his streak of games with double-digit points to eight, and this was the third time he cleared the 25-point mark in that stretch. The veteran forward has been outstanding in recent weeks and has looked solid as one of the go-to options on offense for the Knicks in the absence of Jalen Brunson (ankle). Bridges is averaging 21.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game in that eight-game stretch.
Bridges finished Thursday's 115-98 loss to Charlotte with 16 points (5-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds, six assists and three steals in 33 minutes.
Bridges scored in double digits for the seventh game in a row and was able to deliver a more efficient effort compared to the one he posted in Wednesday's loss to the Spurs. However, the uptick in numbers wasn't enough to stop the Knicks' ongoing losing skid. He should continue to operate as one of the Knicks' secondary go-to options on offense behind Karl-Anthony Towns as long as Jalen Brunson (ankle) remains sidelined.
Bridges totaled 14 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and seven assists in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 120-105 loss to San Antonio.
Bridges can certainly operate as the Knicks' second-best option on offense, but he didn't have his best shooting performance Wednesday, ending with 14 points while attempting 13 field goals. Even though this wasn't Bridges' best performance, fantasy managers can be satisfied with his consistency, as he's recorded double-digit points in six games in a row, averaging 21.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 0.3 steals per game in that span.
Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Nears 30 points as leading scorer
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Bridges recorded 28 points (10-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three assists, one rebound and one steal over 32 minutes in Monday's 116-95 win over Miami.
Bridges led the way for new York offensively, pacing all Knicks players in scoring and threes made while finishing two points shy of the 30-point mark in a winning effort. Bridges has tallied at least 28 points on seven occasions this season, including in two of his last three contests. He has connected on four or more threes in 13 outings.
Bridges provided 33 points (13-21 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes during Wednesday's 114-113 overtime win over the Trail Blazers.
The 33 points represented his best performance since he erupted for 41 against the Spurs on Christmas Day. It was Bridges' last bucket Wednesday that was the biggest, as he drained a three-pointer from the top of the arc right at the final buzzer to secure the victory. His offensive production has been inconsistent of late, but the culprit has been his usage rather than his efficiency. He's scored 20-plus points only three times in 17 contests since the beginning of February, a stretch in which he's shooting 50.0 percent from the floor but averaging 15.5 points, 4.1 assists, 3.2 boards, 1.2 threes, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks.
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