Mikal Bridges wins it for Knicks

Knicks’ Mikal Bridges, Tom Thibodeau get the jobs done after minutes disagreement
Things started awkwardly between the Knicks starter and coach, and then ended with Bridges hitting the game-winner in overtime vs. Portland.
Tom Thibodeau and Mikal Bridges 'Hashed Things Out' After Conflicting Comments
Following that alleged meeting, Bridges put up 33 minutes in 41 minutes, including a 25-foot three-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Knicks to a 114-113 overtime win over the Trail Blazers Wednesday night.
Tom Thibodeau denies having conversation with Mikal Bridges over starters’ minutes in Knicks twist
After Mikal Bridges claimed he asked Tom Thibodeau to reduce his minutes, the coach denied such a conversation took place as controversy emerged Wednesday in Knicks world over playing time.
Knicks friction? Mikal Bridges, Tom Thibodeau disagree on whether they discussed minutes
Thibodeau has faced criticism for playing his starters too much. Bridges' comments on the matter caused a stir.
Knicks' Mikal Bridges Tells Coach Tom Thibodeau to 'Back Off' Minutes Restriction
New York Knicks star forward Mikal Bridges made an odd request to his head coach, Tom Thibodeau. Bridges told Thibodeau to 'back off' a bit in the starters' minutes because the bench deserves more. Stefan Bondy of the New York Post shared in his column on Wednesday.
Mikal Bridges, Tom Thibodeau clear air over Knicks minutes drama — but coach remains cagey
Mikal Bridges said Wednesday morning that he had talked with Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau about reducing his minutes to ease the burden on his body.
Knicks' Mikal Bridges, the NBA's modern-day ironman, asks Tom Thibodeau to ease up on starters' minutes
If there's one thing we know about a Tom Thibodeau-coached team it's that he's going to play his starters a ton of minutes. He's been known to run with short rotations, relying heavily upon his starters to the point where there tends to be criticism about overworking his stars.
Mikal Bridges Says He Asked Tom Thibodeau to Ease Up on Minutes for Knicks Starters
That hasn't changed during the 2024-25 season. The current NBA leaders in minutes per game are Knicks guard Josh Hart and forward Mikal Bridges, both of whom average 37.8 minutes per game. OG Anunoby ranks sixth in the league at 36.6 minutes per contest.
Mikal Bridges on Tom Thibodeau playing starters' a lot: 'Sometimes I think he just gets in his ways'
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Knicks Rumors: Mikal Bridges, Tom Thibodeau Had Productive Meeting After SF's Remarks
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Tom Thibodeau, Josh Hart get heated with each other during timeout
New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau got heated with Knicks swingman Josh Hart during a timeout on Saturday.
Mikal Bridges Reveals He Asked Tom Thibodeau to Reduce Knicks Starters' Minutes
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No captain? No problem! Mikal Bridges’ OT game-winner lifts Knicks past Trail Blazers
Mikal Bridges walk-off game-winner propelled the Knicks to a 114-113 overtime victory on the road against the Portland Trail ...