Bridges ended Monday's 107-106 loss to Atlanta in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 10 points (3-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 37 minutes.
Bridges continues to look like a shell of his former self, struggling to have a tangible impact on either end of the floor. In 13 appearances over the past month, he has averaged just 12.2 points, 0.9 steals and 1.6 three-pointers in 30.0 minutes per game. With the series now tied at 1-1, New York will have to wrestle back the advantage, starting with a road game in Atlanta on Thursday.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Starting Sunday, won't play long
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Bridges will start in Sunday's game against Charlotte, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Bridges is looking to keep his consecutive-games-played streak going, so he will start Sunday versus the Hornets. However, according to head coach Mike Brown, he will be removed from the contest shortly after opening tip. With the rest of the Knicks' starting unit sitting, Mohamed Diawara, Jordan Clarkson or Jeremy Sochan may take Bridges' spot in the rotation.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Another double-digit scoring effort
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Bridges registered 13 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, three assists and three steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 112-95 win over Toronto.
Bridges finished with his fifth straight double-digit scoring effort. Still, despite OG Anunoby (ankle) failing to return after exiting in the second quarter, Bridges couldn't capitalize on the scoring end. The 29-year-old hasn't been as productive offensively compared to previous seasons, averaging 14.6 points while adding 3.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.8 blocks and 1.3 steals in 81 games. To keep his consecutive games streak alive, Bridges is expected to play in Sunday's meeting with the Hornets. However, with New York clinching the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, he may start before exiting as soon as possible for the remainder of the contest.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Struggles with shot, scores 12
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Bridges contributed 12 points (4-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and two rebounds across 23 minutes during Friday's 136-96 victory over Chicago.
Bridges needed 12 shots to score 12 points in this blowout win, and the veteran forward continues to struggle on the offensive end. Even though he showed signs of life after posting 24 points in the win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday, Bridges has now failed to surpass the 15-point mark in all but two of his 18 appearances since the beginning of March. Bridges will remain valuable in fantasy due to his starting role, but he's certainly a low-end fantasy option now due to his prolonged scoring woes.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Strong offensive showing
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Bridges notched 24 points (9-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 130-119 victory over the Grizzlies.
Bridges finally found some rhythm on the offensive end, scoring at least 20 points for the first time in his past 16 games. During that period, he has barely been a top-200 player in standard leagues, averaging 10.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.5 three-pointers. While this was certainly a step in the right direction, it would be nice to see some sustained production before declaring him a must-add player.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Tame effort in loss
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Bridges closed with 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt) and two assists in 32 minutes during Thursday's 114-103 loss to the Hornets.
This was a quiet game by Bridges' standards, as he can usually chip in across the board. Across 74 appearances this season, he holds averages of 14.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.0 three-pointers.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Notches 14 points in win
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Bridges accumulated 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and six assists across 30 minutes during Sunday's 145-113 win over Washington.
The Knicks handled business early, so Bridges was the only starter to reach 30 minutes in this blowout. Through 72 games, he's averaging 14.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.9 three-pointers.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Offensive woes continue
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Bridges had 10 points (4-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 136-110 win over the Pacers.
Bridges continues to work through one of the worst slumps of his career, barely scoring in double digits for just the second time in the past seven games. It's certainly been a rough two weeks, with Bridges averaging just 8.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 three-pointers in eight appearances. Managers in the midst of fantasy playoffs may need to consider alternative options given his recent struggles.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Can't shake off shooting woes
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Bridges had seven points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 21 minutes during Sunday's 110-107 victory over the Warriors.
Bridges' shooting woes are becoming worrisome, as this was the sixth straight game in which the veteran forward failed to reach the 15-point mark, as well as the fifth time over that stretch in which he scored in single digits. Bridges is averaging just 6.5 points per contest while shooting a woeful 32.0 percent from the floor and 20.8 percent from three during this recent slump.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Shooting woes continue
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Bridges accumulated 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and four rebounds in 30 minutes during Friday's 101-92 victory over the Pacers.
Bridges continues to endure a rough patch as a scorer, as he's now scored fewer than 12 points in five consecutive games. Although the 29-year-old swingman remains locked into a starting role for the Knicks, Bridges is averaging just 6.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.2 blocks in 27.1 minutes per game over his last five outings, shooting a miserable 32.5 percent from the field during that stretch.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Scoreless in loss
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Bridges posted zero points (0-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Sunday's 110-97 loss to the Lakers.
This was a major dud for Bridges, as he missed all six of his shots from the field. Despite this misstep, Bridges remains on track to return third-round value in nine-category fantasy leagues with averages of 15.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.0 three-pointers.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Leads NYK in points and steals
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Bridges posted 25 points (10-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and five steals over 33 minutes during the Knicks' 114-89 win over the Spurs on Sunday.
Bridges helped the Knicks maintain their double-digit lead by scoring 14 of his game-high 25 points in the third quarter and connecting on four of his five triples in the frame. It was his first 20-plus-point game since Feb. 11, and he also showed off his defensive chops with five steals, which were his most in a game since Nov. 14 against the Heat (seven). Bridges has averaged 15.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.4 steals over 31.7 minutes per game since Feb. 1.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Terrific line in win
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Bridges closed Wednesday's 138-89 win over the 76ers with 22 points (9-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals in 29 minutes.
This was a heck of a line for Bridges on the back end of this back-to-back set. Through 55 appearances, Bridges leads the Knicks in nine-category fantasy value with 15.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.1 three-pointers.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Muted effort in win
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Bridges ended Sunday's 111-89 win over the Celtics with 14 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 30 minutes.
This was a quiet night for Bridges, but he's still churning out mid-round fantasy value on a consistent basis. Over his last eight outings, Bridges has been a sixth-round value in nine-category formats with 16.1 points, 3.5 assists, 2.4 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 1.9 three-pointers in 33.6 minutes per contest.
Bridges recorded 23 points (8-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two blocks over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 132-101 victory over Washington.
Bridges had gone a bit cold prior to Tuesday, scoring 11 points or fewer in five of his past seven games, but he rounded back into form with an efficient 23 points. Over his last eight appearances, the 29-year-old swingman is averaging 14.8 points, 4.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 31.1 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Hits for 18 in Tuesday's win
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Bridges produced 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds and five assists across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 103-87 win over the Kings.
The 29-year-old forward has struggled with his offense of late, scoring no more than 11 points in any of his prior three games, but Bridges shook off the mini-slump Tuesday. He's drained at least one three-pointer in 14 straight contests dating back to Dec. 31, averaging 14.1 points, 4.1 boards, 3.6 assists, 2.1 threes and 1.2 steals over that stretch.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Nets 15 points with three stocks
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Bridges closed Saturday's 106-99 loss to the Suns with 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 37 minutes.
Bridges has been quietly flirting with top-15 value on the year behind averages of 16.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.3 triples, 1.6 steals, 0.9 blocks and just 1.0 turnovers per game on 51/40/79 shooting splits. He ranks in the top five in total steals (67), and he's yet to miss a game this season, which is pretty good for a guy who was routinely selected outside the top 70 on draft day.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Poor shooting in loss
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Bridges supplied 19 points (6-20 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 112-101 loss to Sacramento.
Bridges saw a ton of minutes and usage Wednesday after Jalen Brunson left the game five minutes in due to an ankle injury. Bridges leads the Knicks in nine-category fantasy value over his last seven outings, posting top-50 numbers with 14.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.9 blocks and 2.1 three-pointers in 33.3 minutes.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Provides all-around effort in win
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Bridges ended Wednesday's 123-111 win over the Clippers with 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes.
Bridges grabbed nine boards, his most since Oct. 28, and extended his steals streak to eight games. While Bridges has not been scoring the ball as much recently, failing to cross the 20-point threshold in each of his last nine contests, he has found ways to contribute as a playmaker and as a defensive force, which has been vital to the Knicks' success.
Bridges totaled 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt), three rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Saturday's 128-125 victory over Atlanta.
Bridges isn't known for his playmaking skills, but he led the team in assists and posted a solid stat line as the Knicks had to fight hard to secure the win Saturday. The swingman remains one of the most consistent secondary scorers for the Knicks behind the star duo of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, and this was Bridges' 20th straight game with double-digit points. He's getting hot from deep as well, making two of more treys in five of his last six outings.
