The Brooklyn Nets franchise cornerstone Mikal Bridges put together a dominant performance against the Italians.
And he led Team USA to a decisive, must-win victory over Italy on Tuesday with a stretch of 10 consecutive points all turned in by “Brooklyn Bridges.”found his Knicks teammate Josh Hart with an entry pass at the elbow. Hart contorted his body on the catch and rifled a pass to Bridges, who shot a corner three over Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio’s outstretched arm to make it a 17-point game.
On the ensuing possession, after Italy responded with a three, Brunson lulled the defense asleep dribbling at the top of the key before handing off to Bridges, who knocked down his second trey of the night. On the very next defensive possession, Bridges intercepted a pass playing the passing lanes, then went coast-to-coast and got to the line to nail two free throws.
And on Team USA’s next offensive possession, Bridges took a Jaren Jackson Jr. screen and elevated for a mid-range.
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