VDesai wrote:https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6330407/2025/05/03/mikal-bridges-defense-knicks-celtics-nba-playoffs/

Bridges was more physical during the Pistons series than he generally has been all year, and we finally saw his defense make an impact. Question is why did it take so long?

He’s been playing good to great defense like that for the last 10 weeks, give or take. It’s been right in front of you.

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Knixkik wrote:Bridges has been good. The number of picks will always be a sticking point to some, but they are low-value picks when it’s all said and done, and he’s just boring good, so it’s a recipe for perceived overpay.

Good post. Especially since this was before Mikal took over the Celtics game. But I came around with Mikal and just realized he's forming into a different type of role player that fits with JB and Hart. They all have that championship pedigree and will turn up as pressure builds. Mikal seems to be the key for this team. He actually tips the scale when he's on, because his impact is more than just those mid range jumpers.

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VDesai wrote:https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6330407/2025/05/03/mikal-bridges-defense-knicks-celtics-nba-playoffs/

Bridges was more physical during the Pistons series than he generally has been all year, and we finally saw his defense make an impact. Question is why did it take so long?

He’s been playing good to great defense like that for the last 10 weeks, give or take. It’s been right in front of you.

ITS MONEY TIME

Panos wrote:Shooting was way off last night. Hit only 1 of 8 from mid range. See all his shots here:

https://www.nba.com/stats/events?CFID=&CFPARAMS=&ContextMeasure=FGA&EndPeriod=0&EndRange=31800&GameID=0042400211&PlayerID=1628969&RangeType=0&Season=2024-25&SeasonType=Playoffs&StartPeriod=0&StartRange=0&TeamID=1610612752&flag=3&sct=plot&section=game

His defense was the single biggest asset in our lineup last night, and that is no knock on anyone else as I was more or less satisfied with everything except foul shooting

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We picked up Beauchamp for nothing, We got Kolek, Huk, and Mcullers in second, and Dadiet ready for next year. Still have a group of first every other year. It is what it is. Hope Bridges is more dynamic next season on offense.

Washington pick potential next year (or 2 seconds), Rokas doing something in Europe too.

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TheGame wrote:Bridges needs to work on his 3 point shot this summer. He changed the shot, and it just is not working consistently. He needs 500 shots a day to get that 3 point shot more consistent. If he does that this summer, with his mid-range game, he can be a more consistent scorer for us. We only need him to score maybe 18 points, but we need a consistent 18 points. Clearly though he has improved his defensive focus in these playoffs. We still gave up probably one too many first rounders for him, but if we get past Boston, then I don't think anyone can complain.

Im sure someone Will find something.

His numbers are closer to what they were in PHX.

TheGame wrote:Bridges needs to work on his 3 point shot this summer. He changed the shot, and it just is not working consistently. He needs 500 shots a day to get that 3 point shot more consistent. If he does that this summer, with his mid-range game, he can be a more consistent scorer for us. We only need him to score maybe 18 points, but we need a consistent 18 points. Clearly though he has improved his defensive focus in these playoffs. We still gave up probably one too many first rounders for him, but if we get past Boston, then I don't think anyone can complain.

Not sure why he changed his shot but I agree, he needs to fine tune it this off season. Also the NETS forced us to overpay for bridges. That was the only way they would trade with us. But if we forget the picks, Mikal fits like a glove. Just like Miami 3 banana boat stars, the 3rd star has to change their game for this to work. I believe he’s finding his swim lane as we speak.

I thought it was deuce who was the key player we need to beat Boston but it may be Mikal.

TheGame wrote:Bridges needs to work on his 3 point shot this summer. He changed the shot, and it just is not working consistently. He needs 500 shots a day to get that 3 point shot more consistent. If he does that this summer, with his mid-range game, he can be a more consistent scorer for us. We only need him to score maybe 18 points, but we need a consistent 18 points. Clearly though he has improved his defensive focus in these playoffs. We still gave up probably one too many first rounders for him, but if we get past Boston, then I don't think anyone can complain.

He and Josh, the whole summer, just bosom buddies doing shots