Mikal Bridges Explains Game-Saving Block

Knicks’ Mikal Bridges Explains Game-Saving Block: ‘He Helped Me Out’
The New York Knicks won a nailbiter in overtime against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, Feb. 20. Mikal Bridges secured a game-saving block for the Knicks during the dying moments of regulation, swatting away Nikola Vucevic‘s shot attempt out of a designed play to give the Knicks a chance to avoid embarrassment in overtime.
Mikal Bridges block on Trae Young in closing seconds secures Knicks’ win
Mikal Bridges struggled to contain Trae Young most of the night. But he shut him down when it mattered most. Young scored 38 points and dished 19 assists in the Knicks’ 149-148 win over the Hawks on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, helping lead a wild Atlanta comeback in the fourth quarter to force overtime.
Knicks’ Mikal Bridges reveals Nikola Vucevic’s mistake in game-saving play
New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges detailed what went wrong for Bulls center Nikola Vucevic in the game-saving play on Thursday. The Eastern Conference heavyweight picked up its first win of the season against a lowly Chicago team in a 113-111 overtime thriller.
Knicks Amazed By Mikal Bridges' Crucial Block
Less than a week after Presidents' Day, Mikal Bridges put forth a vital veto for the New York Knicks. Bridges' raucous rejection of Nikola Vucevic's would-be winner set the tone for Thursday's extra period between the Knicks and Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden.
Mikal Bridges further cements status as Knicks game-changer: ‘Thankful for his long-ass arms’
Silent most of the game, Mikal Bridges required just one play to make himself heard. With 2 seconds left in a tie game, the Bulls ran a crisp inbounds play from the sideline in which Lonzo Ball lobbed into Nikola Vucevic,
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Mikal Bridges’ defense is finally back
This started with last week’s feel-good win over the Atlanta Hawks when the momentum of the game changed in the first quarter due to this beautiful Mikal Bridges defensive possession.
Mikal Bridges Comes Up Clutch When Needed Most
Although the former Brooklyn Net has not consistently scored, he continues to be clutch when New York needs him most.
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Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau Raves About Mikal Bridges’ Defense
Mikal Bridges secured the all-important block to help the New York Knicks squeeze out a 148-149 win over the Atlanta ...
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Knicks keep Trae Young in check when it matters most for hard-fought win over rival Hawks
His backcourt mate, Mikal Bridges, added 26 points and served ... Knicks guard Jalen Brunson drives down the court as Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young defends. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST ...
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Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges comment on Knicks big win over the Hawks
Mikal Bridges summed up the key to the Knicks 119-109 win over Atlanta on Monday evening: "Just playing defense, just playing hard, everybody connected, Josh Hart felt, "We've been struggling a ...
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Hawks’ three-game win streak ends with loss to Knicks
Despite having seven players score in double figures, the Hawks lost to the Knicks ... and it helped New York improve to 28-16. Mikal Bridges added 26 points, while New York swingman Josh Hart ...
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges takes aim at former team in Brooklyn
January 21 - Mikal Bridges represents the present for the ... The Knicks are coming off a 119-110 home win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. Jalen Brunson scored 34 points and Bridges added ...
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No Dice As Knicks Sound Off On Finally Shutting Down Hawks' Trae Young
Trae Young was being guarded by Mikal Bridges - one of the best defenders ... a complete game in their 119-110 victory over the Atlanta Hawks Monday afternoon. Even with Young getting his ...
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Jalen Brunson scores 34 to lead Knicks over Hawks 119-110
NEW YORK (AP) Jalen Brunson scored 34 points to lead the New York Knicks to a 119-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks on ... New York improve to 28-16. Mikal Bridges added 26 points, while New York ...