Knicks’ Mikal Bridges found shot at perfect time after teammate’ encouragement
Detroit – Mikal Bridges said it best himself. He didn’t sugarcoat how he was playing. “I was playing cute s in the first half and in the first three quarters,” he said. Through three-quarters, Bridge had only 10-1 shooting from the field and 4-4 from 3-point range with only 2 points. His overall performance in […]
Pistons fans are ‘wasting their breath’ with vulgar chants: Mikal Bridges
Detroit – Mikal Bridges believes Pistons fans should choose a different strategy. The current one is not intended to work with Jalen Brunson. Fans routinely booed Branson with every ball they grabbed, chanting “F – K You Brunson” in a 118-116 Game 3 victory over the Pistons at Little Caesar Arena on Thursday night. “That’s […]
Mikal Bridges made crucial turnaround following Game 2 blunders
Detroit – Mikal Bridge may have been hesitant after his rough fourth quarter, which missed four critical shots in the final four minutes – the Knicks had a chance to win Game 2. However, he responded with the series’ most balanced show during the Knicks’ 118-116 Game 3 victory on Thursday night at Little Caesar […]
Mikal Bridges could be Knicks’ offensive X factor
Many talks heading into the Knicks’ first round series against the Pistons were about Mikal Bridges’ defense at Cade Cunningham. But it’s his attack that will become the X-factor in this series. The Knicks traded for the town of Bridge and Carl Antony to remove the load from Jaren Branson after scoring over 40 points […]
GWB among bridges in NY that must be checked for risk of collapse
More than 12 bridges in New York and New Jersey are one of 68 US intersections where you should check for risk of collapse if you are hit by a vessel. The National Traffic Safety Commission said. The Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge and George Washington Bridge (the most trafficked bridge in the world) […]
Mikal Bridges saves Knicks with OT buzzer-beater vs. Trail Blazers
PORTLAND – With more time than usual thanks to another overtime, Mikal Bridges scored for the Knicks more than anyone else, hitting the biggest shot of the Knicks' career. In his pre-game comments on Tom Thibodeau's minutes distribution, he wanted fewer, especially so that New York reserves could get more opportunities – Bridge became the […]
Tom Thibodeau denies Mikal Bridges asking him to reduce Knicks starters’ minutes
PORTLAND – After Mikal Bridges claimed he asked Tom Thibodeau to cut back on a few minutes, the coach denied that such a conversation occurred when controversy came out at Knicks World on Wednesday over playing time. Bridges, the NBA Ironman and Minute Leader, said he spoke about giving Tibodeau and the bench a worthy […]
Knicks’ Mikal Bridges benched again in crunch time
MIAMI – Massive trade gains saw most of the Knicks' biggest comebacks from the bench. Mikal Bridge sat on everyone except some of the fourth quarter possessions, and everyone except overtime in the 116-112 heat on Sunday. Coach Tom Thibodeau explained that he used Miles McBride because the lineup was working. “I just need to […]
Knicks’ Mikal Bridges further cements himself as clutch defender
Mikal Bridges, who silenced most of the game, needed one play to hear himself. With two seconds left in the tie game, the Bulls performed a refreshing inbound play from the sideline, with Lonzo's ball lobbing on Nikolavesevic and turning his back to the basket to catch the ball. A few feet after the defeat, […]
Mikal Bridges block on Trae Young in closing seconds secures Knicks’ win
Mikal Bridge struggled to contain the younger stages most nights. But he closed him when it mattered most. Young scored 38 points and earned 19 assists in a 149-148 victory over the Hawks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, leading the Atlanta Wild Comeback to force overtime in the fourth quarter. After Jalen Brunson […]