Mikal Bridges benched again in crunch time as his rocky Knicks season takes another turn
The big trade acquisition watched most of the Knicks’ biggest comeback from the bench. Mikal Bridges sat for all but a few possessions of the fourth quarter and overtime in Sunday’s 116-112 win over the Heat,
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Knicks’ Mikal Bridges benched in the fourth quarter in favor of defensive sixth man versus Heat
The New York Knicks’ comeback win over the Miami Heat on Sunday featured one very notable change down the stretch.
Knicks' $90 Million Star Benched Amid Shooting Struggles
From the beginning of the year, there has been some concern about the shooting of Knicks star wing Mikal Bridges, who had a rough go of things in the preseason, shooting just 2-for-19 from the 3-point arc in four October appearances. He got his touch back in time for the season, but still, Bridges has frequently wavered with his shot this year.

Logs 3 swipes in loss

Knicks are going to need Mikal Bridges to step up with superstar point guard out
Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Logs three swipes in loss
Bridges accumulated six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and three steals over 43 minutes during Thursday's 113-109 overtime loss to the Lakers.
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Brunson and Bridges help Knicks hold off 76ers 110-105 and send Philly to its 9th straight loss
(AP Photo/Pamela Smith) New York Knicks’ Mikal Bridges, right, defends the ball from Philadelphia 76ers’ Justin Edwards during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) Philadelphia 76ers ...