Quietly, the Nets have a Mikal Bridges problem they need to solve.
DALLAS — Much of Brooklyn’s first two games — both losses — has been about experimentation, figuring out what works and finding out what doesn’t. , and the face of the franchise going forward.And justifiably so. He’s struggling to find his way offensively as the No. 1 scoring option and top priority of every defense he faces.Yes, it’s early. But considering how absurdly difficult the opening part of their schedule is, it can get late early.
And with defenses keying on him in those situations after his Brooklyn arrival, Bridges shot 22.2 percent in 36 minutes. Just six players in the league who logged as many minutes over that span shot worse. “It’s always an adjustment when you go into a new role, really being able to carry that No. 1 option, focal point, draw double teams, things of that nature. Not many people in the NBA history have been able to command that type of attention, and it’s just an adjustment.” In last season’s playoffs, Philadelphia keyed on Bridges and he averaged 23.5 points on 42.9 percent shooting.
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