Mikal Bridges responded quickly, positively and emphatically as the Knicks boat raced the shorthanded Pelicans at MSG.
Bridges, facing increased criticism amid his early-season struggles, dropped 13 of his season-high 31 points in the opening quarter of Sunday’s 118-85 annihilation of New Orleans, a victory that included a double-digit Knicks lead for the final 43 minutes. New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges reacts after hitting a 3-point shot during the first half at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in New York, NY.
It was the second game in a row the Knicks faced a depleted team – and the third straight their opponent was missing its best player. Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns pulls down a rebound during the first half at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024.Knicks guard Jalen Brunson makes a jumping pass during the second half at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024.
Following Friday’s game, teammate Josh Hart assured Bridges would recover and said the team would make it a priority to get Bridges going.
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