Mikal Bridges Ignites Knicks with 24 Points, 6 Threes in Win

Mikal Bridges played a crucial role in the New York Knicks' 132-125 victory over the Miami Heat, contributing 24 points (9-14 FG, 6-7 3Pt), including 18 in the first half. In 40 minutes, he also added 4 assists and 2 rebounds. Bridges provided a crucial spark by hitting back-to-back threes in the second quarter, with his efficient shooting from beyond the arc being key in turning around early first-quarter struggles. He and Jalen Brunson combined for 45 of the Knicks' 66 first-half points, helping improve the team's record to 20-8 on the season.