Empire Sports Media · Mar 4, 2023
Mikal Bridges grows into go-to-guy, drops 38 in Nets’ 28-pt comeback win
Brooklyn Nets‘ trade deadline acquisition Mikal Bridges is growing more comfortable in his new role as go-to-guy.
Bridges only had two 30-point games in 260 regular-season games with the Phoenix Suns in four seasons. He already has three in his first eight games with the Nets, including a 38-point gem Friday night to lead their 28-point comeback in Boston.
“I think when I got traded, it was kind of at the right time because when everybody was out in Phoenix, I had to take up another role offensively and be more aggressive,” Bridges said. “By the time I got traded, I was in a great rhythm and was confident.”