Worrying defensively at the start of the season, with his difficulties in front of the screens, when he was supposed to be an important reinforcement, Mikal Bridges has reassured somewhat in recent weeks. Already with an important counter on Trae Young earlier in February, then still facing the Bulls for this first game of the second part of the season.
There are two seconds left to play and the two teams are tied. On a change in defense, he finds himself under the circle, behind Nikola Vacevic. The Bulls pivot is served by Lonzo Ball in the best situations: very, very close to the basket in front of a smaller defender. Cake?
“We must not try interception and give easy layup. I tried to make his life difficult for him ”,, explain The Knicks winger, who did better than that by paying the Chicago player squarely, sending the two teams in overtime.
“At the beginning, I said to myself 'my god' … Then he succeeded in this action. Thanks to his long arms ”comments Jalen Brunson. “Having a player who can counter so is really incredible”add Miles McBride.
This counter will become even more decisive for a few moments after since the Knicks will prevail in overtime.
Mikal Bridges did not make the match of his life with 13 points at 6/16 in the shoot, 10 rebounds, 5 passes and 2 against, but this action was “A great moment” rejoices Tom Thibodeau. “Our margin of error is fine. You have to play hard and find a way to win. This is what we did in this meeting ”concludes the coach.
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| Mikal Bridges | Percentage | Rebound | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | Lf | Off | Def | Early | PD | Fte | Int | COP | Ct | Pts |
| 2018-19 | PHX | 82 | 30 | 43.0 | 33.5 | 80.5 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 8.3 |
| 2019-20 | PHX | 73 | 28 | 51.0 | 36.1 | 84.4 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 9.1 |
| 2020-21 | PHX | 72 | 33 | 54.3 | 42.5 | 84.0 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 13.5 |
| 2021-22 | PHX | 82 | 35 | 53.4 | 36.9 | 83.4 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 14.2 |
| 2022-23 * | All Teams | 83 | 36 | 46.8 | 38.2 | 89.5 | 1.0 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 20.1 |
| 2022-23 * | PHX | 56 | 36 | 46.3 | 38.7 | 89.7 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 17.2 |
| 2022-23 * | Brk | 27 | 34 | 47.5 | 37.6 | 89.4 | 0.9 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 26.1 |
| 2023-24 | Brk | 82 | 35 | 43.6 | 37.2 | 81.4 | 0.8 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 19.6 |
| 2024-25 | Nyk | 54 | 38 | 49.2 | 35.9 | 74.2 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 17.7 |
| Total | 528 | 33 | 48.2 | 37.3 | 84.0 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 14.6 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = minutes; Shots = successful shots / tempted shots; 3pts = 3-point / 3-point attempted; LF = Successful free throws / tempted free throws; Off = offensive rebound; Def = defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; PD = assists; FTE: Personal faults; Int = interceptions; BP = lost bullets; CT: against; Pts = points.
