Bridges recorded 22 points (9-15 FG, 4-6 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 119-81 win over the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Bridges chipped in across the board, continuing what has been a strong postseason showing. Although his scoring has been a little up and down, his ability to dominate on the defensive end of the floor has been invaluable. Across 12 playoff appearances, Bridges is averaging 15.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.8 three-pointers and 3.0 combined steals and blocks.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Goes for 23 points in Game 4
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Bridges accumulated 23 points (11-21 FG, 1-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and four steals in 44 minutes during Monday's 121-113 win over the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Bridges posted his best scoring output of the series and lifted the Knicks to being just one win away from the Conference Finals. He endured a rough start to the series but surpassed the 15-point mark for the first time since the Game 6 win over the Pistons in the first round. The Knicks are 3-0 when Bridges reaches the 20-point mark in the current playoff run.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Stuffs stat sheet in Game 3
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Bridges registered 12 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Saturday's 115-93 loss to Boston in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Bridges has had a limited impact on offense throughout the series and has failed to reach the 15-point plateau in all three games to date. He still provides value due to his ability to fill the stat sheet, but his overall numbers have experienced a marked regression compared to both the regular season and the first-round series against the Pistons. To put things into perspective, he averaged 16.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.2 blocks per game in the first round of the postseason against Detroit.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Fills up stat sheet in win
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Bridges closed with eight points (3-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and three steals in 51 minutes during Monday's 108-105 overtime win over the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Bridges couldn't get going in the scoring department during Game 1, hitting only three of his 13 attempts from the field. However, the versatile forward got the job done in many other areas on both ends of the basketball floor, helping secure the win on the road. He recorded game-high totals in assists (7), steals (3) and blocks (2), wrapping up a well-rounded and much-needed performance to get this second-round series underway.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Pours in 25 points in win
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Bridges ended with 25 points (11-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block over 44 minutes during Thursday's 116-113 victory over Detroit in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Bridges finished as the Knicks' second-leading scorer Thursday, posting 17 or more points for the fourth time during the first round. The 28-year-old swingman entered Thursday's game shooting 42.6 percent from the field in the opening round, but he was highly efficient during the club's Game 6 win. He averaged 16.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.8 three-pointers, 1.5 steals and 1.2 blocks across 38.6 minutes per game during the club's first-round series win over Detroit. Bridges and the Knicks are set to face the Celtics in the second round. He averaged 13.8 points, 2.3 assists and 1.8 rebounds across 33.8 minutes per game in four regular-season outings against Boston during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Fares well defensively
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Bridges amassed eight points (3-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals in 44 minutes during Sunday's 94-93 victory over Detroit in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Bridges was coming off two strong showings on the offensive end, but he couldn't get into any rhythm until late in the game Sunday -- the veteran forward hit a pair of clutch three-pointers and also picked up a couple of steals in the fourth quarter. Through four postseason games, Bridges holds averages of 13.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 blocks, 2.3 steals and 2.0 three-pointers.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Full stat line in Game 3 victory
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Bridges racked up 20 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks in 39 minutes during Thursday's 118-116 win over the Pistons in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Bridges was one of four Knicks with at least 20 points as the team took a 2-1 series lead in Detroit. The 28-year-old swingman also led New York in steals and blocks, posting three swipes and two swats for the first time in the 2024-25 campaign. Bridges is averaging 15.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 1.7 assists and 1.3 blocks across 35.3 minutes per game during the first round.
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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, and he enters 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.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Hits 20-point mark again
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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.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Goes for 26 points in win
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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 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.
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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.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Plays hero in Portland
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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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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Logs three swipes in loss
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Bridges accumulated six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and three steals over 43 minutes during Thursday's 113-109 overtime loss to the Lakers.
Bridges put up fewer than seven shot attempts for the first time since Jan. 12, finishing with single-digit points for the second time over his last three appearances. While the 28-year-old swingman was fairly quiet on the offensive end, he did rack up the second-highest mark in steals, tying his season high in swipes. Over eight outings since the All-Star break, Bridges has averaged 13.8 points, 4.0 assists and 3.3 rebounds across 35.3 minutes per contest.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Scores 19 points in first quarter
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Bridges registered 28 points (12-18 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three assists, two rebounds, two steals and one block over 41 minutes during Wednesday's 110-105 win over the 76ers.
Bridges got the Knicks off to a flying start Wednesday, scoring 19 points in the first quarter to help the team build an early double-digit lead. He ceded scoring duties to Jalen Brunson in the second half, but Bridges still managed to finish with his highest scoring output since Jan. 27 against the Grizzlies (28). Bridges will look to carry over his momentum into Friday's game against Memphis.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Quiet showing in win
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Bridges produced six points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds and five assists over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 128-115 win over Indiana.
Bridges' six points Tuesday matched his second-lowest scoring output of the campaign, but teammates Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart were able to pick up the slack by scoring 40 and 30 points, respectively. Bridges hasn't seen a noticeable bump in usage amid the absence of OG Anunoby (foot), as he's averaged 14.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.5 three-pointers in 35.6 minutes across his last six contests. Although Bridges' counting stats have dipped in his first year with the Knicks, the 28-year-old leads the league in minutes and should be able to finish as a top-100 fantasy player in all formats if he can stay healthy.
