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.

The problem is the draft picks. That’s what makes Mikal Bridges’ up-and-down season a little extra problematic.

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.

Much of the recent talk surrounding the New York Knicks was the poor play of Mikal Bridges. With the high price New York paid to acquire Bridges, it was concerning to see him come up small repeatedly in their biggest games.

Anyone with eyes knows what it would mean for N.Y. if Brunson were to miss significant time — like trying to drive a car without the keys.

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The New York Knicks have been a very good team this season after adding Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns in the offseason. However, they have notably

(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 ...