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Miles Bridges Posts 19.1 PPG, Matches LeBron’s 10-Win Streak

5/24/2026

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Bridges Playoff Surge

Miles Bridges averaged 19.1 points in eight playoff games.
He posted a 69/48/100 split, the best for any 15-point-averager, and matched LeBron James as the only player with 10 straight playoff wins while making at least half his shots.
Bridges shot 35 of 39 (89.7%) from the restricted area, 13 of 21 (61.7%) in the paint and 9 of 16 (56.3%) mid-range, taking ten shots per game since Game 5.

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Bridges Drives Surge

Coach Mike Brown said the Knicks are in an “unbelievable rhythm” with constant movement.
Brown praised Bridges and OG Anunoby for imposing their will.
He said Bridges limited Tyrese Maxey, James Harden and Jalen Johnson.
He noted Bridges’ plus-minus rose from –11 before Game 6 to +144 after the Hawks breakout.
Brown added that the five-pick trade for Bridges, once called a massive overpay, now appears to be a bargain.

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Bridges Playoff Surge

Miles Bridges averaged 19.1 points in eight playoff games.
He posted a 69/48/100 split, the best for any 15-point-averager, and matched LeBron James as the only player with 10 straight playoff wins while making at least half his shots.
Bridges shot 35 of 39 (89.7%) from the restricted area, 13 of 21 (61.7%) in the paint and 9 of 16 (56.3%) mid-range, taking ten shots per game since Game 5.

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