The New York Knicks’ comeback win over the Miami Heat on Sunday featured one very notable change down the stretch. Mikal Bridges was benched in the entire fourth quarter in favor of Miles McBride, whose energy on both ends of the floor ignited a spark for New York.
Knicks’ Mikal Bridges was benched in the fourth quarter and overtime against the Heat
Bridges played a total of 28 minutes but recorded just five points on 2-for-11 shooting. Additionally, he was a -5 in the contest, the only starter with a negative plus-minus. He appeared in just one lone possession in both the fourth quarter and overtime.