Nets’ Mikal Bridges found old self in shooting surge against Hawks
Mikal Bridges couldn’t help but smile, something that has been missing for the past few weeks. The Nets star scored 38 points on 14-of-26 field goals and 5-of-10 3-pointers in his team’s 114-102 win over the Hawks on Saturday afternoon at Barclays Center. I just mentioned. — after defeating the Hawks in the first of […]
Mikal Bridges, Cam Thomas discovering chemistry in Nets’ lineup
Two of the Nets’ stars have found their groove in big-point games as well as each other. Mikal Bridges and Cam Thomas weren’t always on the same page at the beginning of the season. One will score a 30-40 point night, while the other won’t pop out in the box score. But with Thomas in […]
Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges propel Nets past undermanned 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — A 136-121 result that ended the Nets’ nine-game losing streak will be etched into the schedule as a win (four straight losses came in last year’s postseason sweep, the other five in the regular season). If they can get 3 wins in 4 games in a row, maybe it will be the start […]
Mikal Bridges misses late free throw as Nets fall again
In the final battle of the game, the Nets were on the back foot as a well-rested team. Thanks to a strong third quarter, the Nets have some hope of redeeming themselves against the Timberwolves, who beat the Wizards on Wednesday for the second night of a back-to-back. But even if Minnesota's energy was lower […]
Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges watches alma mater Villanova take on St. John’s
The day after the Knicks and Nets battled across the East River from Brooklyn, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges were all at Madison Square Garden to watch their alma mater Villanova play St. John's. All three played together for two seasons at the school, with Brunson and Bridges playing together for a third […]
Retooling Nets won’t trade Mikal Bridges, trigger a rebuild
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Nets are in freefall heading into a West Coast trip having lost 13 of their last 16 games, but fans are calling for a change in the team's behavior. Any movement at first glance. In the starting lineup. bystander. Or trade. They don't seem to care. That's the cloud hanging over […]
Mikal Bridges looks lost in middle of his extended Nets funk
Sample sizes aren't that small anymore. A few bad games have lingered for Mikal Bridges, and so far he hasn't been able to snap out of it without making shots. Even in Friday's elation and funk-filled win over the Thunder, the talented wing the Nets hope to build upon often looked lost. Despite four turnovers, […]