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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 18: James Dolan, Executive Chairman of Madison Square Garden looks on during the press conference to introduce Phil Jackson as President of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 18, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
On Thursday night, the New York Knicks played the Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.
The Knicks lost by a score of 109-108.
Mikal Bridges had a shockingly poor performance, finishing with zero points, one rebound and two assists while shooting 0/3 from the field in 21 minutes of playing time.
SNY’s Ian Begley wrote: “Knicks got nothing on that last possession – ended with Jalen Brunson under duress, up in the air, trying to get the ball to Josh Hart. Turnover. Have to wonder if Miles McBride starts Game 4 in place of Mikal Bridges. Game changed with McBride (15 pts, 5-for-10 from 3).”
Knicks got nothing on that last possession – ended with Jalen Brunson under duress, up in the air, trying to get the ball to Josh Hart. Turnover. Have to wonder if Miles McBride starts Game 4 in place of Mikal Bridges. Game changed with McBride (15 pts, 5-for-10 from 3).
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) April 24, 2026
GettyNickeil Alexander-Walker #7 of the Atlanta Hawks drives against Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter at State Farm Arena on April 06, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
With Bridges having such a bad game, it’s worth noting that the Knicks still owe the former Villanova star $150 million.
ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote (on July 31, 2025): “New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges has agreed to a four-year, $150 million contract extension with the franchise, agents Sam Goldfeder and Jordan Gertler of Excel Sports Management tell ESPN. The new deal includes a player option for 2029-30 and a trade kicker.”
BREAKING: New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges has agreed to a four-year, $150 million contract extension with the franchise, agents Sam Goldfeder and Jordan Gertler of Excel Sports Management tell ESPN. The new deal includes a player option for 2029-30 and a trade kicker. pic.twitter.com/xuiYvzykqJ
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 31, 2025
Bridges has scored just 21 points through the first three games of the series.
Jake Weinbach wrote: “Mikal Bridges has been absent this series. 0 points, 21 total minutes, and the Knicks didn’t play him much down the stretch in Game 3. Bridges’ low impact has been a major concern for New York.”
Mikal Bridges has been absent this series.
0 points, 21 total minutes, and the Knicks didn’t play him much down the stretch in Game 3. Bridges’ low impact has been a major concern for New York.
— Jake Weinbach (@JWeinbachNBA) April 24, 2026
Bridges was the 10th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.
He spent the first four and a half seasons of his career playing for the Phoenix Suns, helping them reach the 2021 NBA Finals.
The 29-year-old then a brief stint with the Brooklyn Nets before a trade sent him to the Knicks.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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