Bridges finished Saturday's 129-101 win over the Magic with 42 points (12-20 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 15-18 FT), five rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal in 35 minutes.
Bridges was outstanding Saturday and carried the Nets to victory with one of the most dominant displays of his career. The star forward is not shying away from operating as the Nets' primary scoring weapon and is stepping up to the role. He has scored at least 22 points in five of his last six outings, surpassing the 40-point mark twice in that stretch.
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Nets' Mikal Bridges: Plays well despite loss
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Bridges contributed 22 points (9-22 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Thursday's 129-128 loss to the Hornets.
Bridges scored 22 points for the second straight game, putting together another impressive performance. His minutes have been through the roof lately, as the Nets continue to utilize his well-known durability. Over his last five games, Bridges has averaged 25.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.4 three-pointers in 37.6 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Mikal Bridges: Ties career scoring high in OT loss
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Bridges posted 45 points (16-31 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 11-12 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals over 44 minutes during Wednesday's 147-145 overtime loss to Atlanta.
The scoring eruption tied his career high, set Feb. 15 last season against the Heat, and the OT period ended up being a duel between Bridges and Trae Young -- the Nets' star accounted for 11 of his team's 14 points, but Young rained in 14 of Atlanta's 16. The double-double was Bridges' second of the season, and he's scored at least 20 points in nine of 14 contests to begin the campaign, averaging career highs with 22.1 points, 6.1 boards and 3.8 assists per game.
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Nets' Mikal Bridges: Leads starters offensively in loss
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Bridges provided 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt), one rebound and three assists in 29 minutes during Sunday's 121-99 loss to the 76ers.
Bridges once again lifted Brooklyn's starting unit in a blowout loss, leading all Nets starters in scoring and shots made while coming up two points shy of the 20-point mark. Bridges has recorded 18 or more points in 11 of his first 13 appearances this season, adding three or more assists in 11 contests.
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Nets' Mikal Bridges: Puts up 23 points in defeat
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Bridges registered 23 points (6-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 9-10 FT), seven rebounds and five assists over 35 minutes during Thursday's 122-115 loss to the Heat.
Bridges pushed his streak of games with at least 20 points to three, and he has achieved that feat in all but four outings, leaving no doubts regarding his premier role in Brooklyn's offensive scheme. Bridges is averaging 20.4 points per game in nine November contests, and his scoring prowess alone is enough reason to make him valuable across all fantasy formats.
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Nets' Mikal Bridges: Goes for 27 points Sunday
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Bridges provided 27 points (11-29 FG, 2-14 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 102-94 win over Washington.
Bridges needed 29 shots to score his team-high 27 points, but fantasy managers won't be upset by the volume if he keeps scoring at this rate, especially if he also adds solid numbers in other categories. Bridges was eclipsed by Cam Thomas' (ankle) excellent start to the campaign, but the former should operate as Brooklyn's go-to guy on offense on a regular basis. To note, Bridges has scored at least 20 points in six of his first 10 games of the campaign.
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Nets' Mikal Bridges: Struggles from field Friday
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Bridges delivered 12 points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and an assist across 28 minutes in Friday's 121-107 loss to the Celtics.
Although Bridges co-led all starters in scoring alongside Spencer Dinwiddie, that doesn't hide the fact that he needed 11 shots to score 12 points while struggling with his three-point shot. Bridges is still one of the Nets' main offensive threats and should be rated as such going forward, but he has failed to reach the 15-point mark in his last two outings following a promising start to the season. He will look to bounce back when the Nets take on the Wizards on Sunday.
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Nets' Mikal Bridges: All-around outing in win
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Bridges ended with 10 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two steals over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 100-93 victory over the Clippers.
Bridges did a little bit of everything in Wednesday's road win, finishing as one of six Nets players with a double-digit scoring total while ending two boards and three assists shy of a triple-double. Bridges posted his lowest scoring mark of the season but set season-high totals in rebounds, assists and blocks.
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Nets' Mikal Bridges: Pours in 31 points
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Bridges registered 31 points (12-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one block across 39 minutes during Monday's 129-125 loss to Milwaukee.
Bridges set a season high with 31 points, and he did it with remarkable efficiency. He hasn't been as dominant in fantasy basketball as he was late in the 2022-23 season, as he's losing some usage to both Cam Thomas and Ben Simmons. However, Bridges has still been a third-round value in nine-category leagues so far.
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Nets' Mikal Bridges: Middling performance in loss
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Bridges recorded 19 points (7-20 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Saturday's 124-114 loss to the Celtics.
Bridges posted his least efficient shooting night of the season, although it came against a stout Boston defense. The 27-year-old is entering is his first full season of being an offensive focal point, so patience is advised. In his 27-game sample with Brooklyn last season, Bridges earned 6.6 free throws per game, but he's averaging just 3.8 attempts per game through six appearances thus far.
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Nets' Mikal Bridges: Leading scorer in win
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Bridges contributed 21 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 109-105 win over the Heat.
Bridges led all Nets players in scoring while handing out a team-high-tying assist total and finishing second on the team in rebounds in a winning effort against Miami. Bridges has been one of Brooklyn's top producers offensively so far this season, tallying at least 20 points, four assists and six rebounds in three of his four outings.
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Nets' Mikal Bridges: Takes over late
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Bridges contributed 24 points (10-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Monday's 133-121 win over the Hornets.
Bridges slashed by Charlotte defenders throughout the fourth quarter, repeatedly getting to the basket. His efficiency is refreshing after a 12-of-29 shooting start across his first two games. Bridges logging 36.0 minutes per night is a nice boost to his fantasy floor, as well.
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Nets' Mikal Bridges: Pops for 20 in Wednesday's loss
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Bridges ended Wednesday's 114-113 loss to Cleveland with 20 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-9 FT), six rebounds, four assists and three steals in 35 minutes.
The 27-year-old forward led all Brooklyn starters in scoring on the night, although Cam Thomas came through with a record-setting performance off the bench. Bridges will be a key part of the Nets' offense in his first full season with the club, and if he can match the 26.1 points and 2.5 made threes a game he posted over 27 contests in 2022-23 after coming east in the Kevin Durant trade, he might just lead them into the postseason.
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Nets' Mikal Bridges: Good to go against Miami
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Bridges (rest) is available for Wednesday's preseason game against the Heat, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Bridges will return to the lineup Wednesday after sitting out Brooklyn's previous preseason contest. Bridges is expected to be the Nets' go-to scorer this season.
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Nets' Mikal Bridges: Unavailable Monday
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Bridges won't play in Monday's preseason game against the 76ers for rest purposes, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Bridges will presumably be back in action for Wednesday's preseason finale in Miami, which should serve as a dress rehearsal for the regular season.
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Nets' Mikal Bridges: Dominates from deep in victory
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Bridges tallied 23 points (8-20 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes in Thursday's 135-103 preseason win over Ra'anana.
Bridges led all players in Thursday's preseason contest in scoring while lighting it up from three-point range with six threes in just 24 minutes on the court. Bridges has appeared in both preseason contests for the Nets, averaging 15.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 19.5 minutes per game.
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Nets' Mikal Bridges: Plays 15 minutes in preseason debut
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Bridges put up eight points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3PT, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three turnovers in 15 minutes during Monday's 129-126 preseason loss to the Lakers.
Brooklyn's starters did not play much in this one, but it was a chance for them to get their legs under them. With Ben Simmons looking very healthy in the preseason opener, that could result in lower usage for Bridges. Still, he'll be a popular selection in the early rounds of most fantasy drafts.
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Nets' Mikal Bridges: Strong from three as leading scorer
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Bridges ended with 26 points (9-26 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 43 minutes during Thursday's 102-97 loss to the 76ers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Bridges connected on a team-high mark from deep while leading the team in points during a strong all-around performance in Thursday's Game 3 loss. Bridges has posted at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists in two straight games.
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Nets' Mikal Bridges: All-around showing in defeat
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Bridges contributed 21 points (6-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-9 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 41 minutes during Monday's 96-84 loss to Philadelphia in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Bridges did a little bit of everything for Brooklyn in Monday's Game 2 loss, finishing as one of two players with 20 or more points while leading the team in assists. Bridges recorded at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists in six games during the regular season and has posted at least 20 points and five boards in back-to-back playoff appearances.
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Nets' Mikal Bridges: Goes for 30 points in series opener
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Bridges contributed 30 points (12-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 34 minutes during Saturday's 121-101 loss to the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Bridges wasn't fazed by the fact that he was the team's go-to threat in a playoff series. Instead, he was efficient from the field and did all he could to carry the Nets to victory, but his impressive stat line was not enough. Excluding one game in which he lasted just four seconds in the season finale, the forward has now gone 10 straight contests with at least 20 points, and he should be the Nets' main scoring weapon for Game 2 of the series Monday.
