Mikal Bridges rises from the depths to become most impactful Knick
Mikal Bridges has emerged as a key player for the New York Knicks during the Eastern Conference finals. After a shaky start in the playoffs, he has significantly outperformed expectations, particularly against James Harden. Bridges is now considered the most impactful player on the team, contributing greatly to their success.
- ▪Mikal Bridges outscored James Harden in the Eastern Conference finals.
- ▪He struggled in the early playoff games against the Hawks but has since improved.
- ▪Bridges is viewed as the most impactful player on the Knicks, despite Jalen Brunson being the best overall player.
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New York Knicks Stefan Bondy Mikal Bridges rises from the depths to become most impactful Knick By Stefan Bondy Published May 24, 2026, 12:37 a.m. ET Mikal Bridges goes up for a layup during the fourth quarter of the Knicks' 121-108 Game 3 win over the Cavaliers on May 23, 2026 in Cleveland. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post CLEVELAND — Here’s all you need to know about the Eastern Conference finals: See Also New York Knicks Knicks’ Game 3 report card: Jalen Brunson completely controlled the tempo Mikal Bridges has outscored James Harden. It’s an amazing development considering how these playoffs started for Bridges, who looked like he had the yips in the opening five games against the Hawks. But Bridges killed those demons like he’s killing Harden.
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