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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.
Mikal Bridges benched again in crunch time as his rocky Knicks season takes another turn
Acquired in the summer for five first-round picks, Bridges had been benched previously this season in crunch time — most notably in a November victory in Charlotte. He’s been up and down this season, and Sunday on Biscayne Boulevard — after the Knicks fell down by 19 points in the first half — the coach turned to McBride.
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 ...