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26. April 2026
Only 19 minutes in Game 4 win
Bridges amassed eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Saturday's 114-98 victory over Atlanta in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Analyse
Despite remaining in the starting lineup, Bridges was limited to just 19 minutes, continuing what has been a poor start to the playoffs. Through four games, he has averaged 7.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.8 three-pointers. Given his recent struggles, there is a chance his role as a starter could be coming to an end should Mike Brown opt to go with a different look.
24. April 2026
Held scoreless in loss
Bridges finished with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and two assists across 21 minutes during Thursday's 109-108 loss to the Hawks in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Analyse
Bridges' sluggish play continued into Game 3, and it resulted in his first scoreless appearance since March 8 of the regular season. It was clear the team wasn't happy with his performance, as he logged only 21 minutes while Miles McBride was on the floor for 31 minutes. OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson all had decent nights on the offensive end, but the lack of production from Bridges was a factor in the loss.
21. April 2026
Quiet again in Game 2 loss
Bridges ended Monday's 107-106 loss to Atlanta in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 10 points (3-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 37 minutes.
Analyse
Bridges continues to look like a shell of his former self, struggling to have a tangible impact on either end of the floor. In 13 appearances over the past month, he has averaged just 12.2 points, 0.9 steals and 1.6 three-pointers in 30.0 minutes per game. With the series now tied at 1-1, New York will have to wrestle back the advantage, starting with a road game in Atlanta on Thursday.