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Mikal Bridges faced heavy criticism during the regular season after averaging just 14.4 points per game following the Knicks\u2019 massive investment to acquire and extend him.<\/p>\n
New York traded five first-round picks for Bridges and later signed him to a four-year, $150 million extension, raising expectations around his production.<\/p>\n
However, Bridges has responded with a strong postseason performance and has become one of the Knicks\u2019 most impactful players during the second round against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Jake Nisse of The New York Post.<\/p>\n
Through the first two games of the series, Bridges has scored 35 total points while shooting an efficient 16-for-23 from the field.<\/p>\n
Beyond the scoring, he has also taken on a major defensive assignment against Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey.<\/p>\n
Maxey has struggled against New York\u2019s defensive pressure, shooting just 12-for-32 from the floor while committing 10 turnovers during the series.<\/p>\n
Bridges\u2019 overall impact could become even more important if OG Anunoby is forced to miss time after suffering an apparent hamstring injury in Game 2.<\/p>\n
\nKnicks Notes: Anunoby, Bridges, McBride, Fouls, Workout https:\/\/t.co\/pOAtEIl8Sm<\/a><\/p>\n
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