Josh Hart defended teammate Mikal Bridges amid criticism of his low stats, attributing it to Bridges’ reduced role on the Knicks compared to his time as a primary scorer with the Nets. Bridges has seen a significant drop in shot attempts, minutes, and points, averaging only 10.4 points on 40.6% shooting since the All-Star break. Coach Mike Brown expressed confidence in Bridges’ ability to overcome his slump, noting his hard work and past performance. With a recent absence of backup Landry Shamet, Bridges had the chance for increased minutes to help regain his rhythm.
