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’
Bridges, physically overmatched, remained in between Vucevic and the basket, leapt quickly and swatted the ball and the Bulls’ chances away to send the game into an overtime that the Knicks survived, 113-111, on Thursday at the Garden.
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Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau Raves About Mikal Bridges’ Defense
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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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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’ Jalen Brunson ‘thankful’ for Mikal Bridges’ ‘long a** arms’ after game-saving play
Knicks forward Mikal Bridges made the defensive play of the night against Bulls center Nikola Vucevic. The Bulls center finished with 21 points, nine rebounds, and one block against the Knicks.
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Mikal Bridges Explains Game-Saving Block: ‘He Helped Me Out’
Mikal Bridges secured a game-saving block for the ... important block on Trae Young to ensure an overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks on Feb. 12. After that game, Thibodeau heaped praise onto ...
After All-Star break gave chance to rest and heal, it’s time for Knicks to show what they can do
The break offered a valuable opportunity for the Knicks (36-18) to rest and reset before they begin a crucial 28-game home ...
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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 ...