NBA playoffs 2025: Why Knicks' Bridges and Anunoby could swing Game 6

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AS TOBIAS HARRIS spotted up from the left wing late in a Game 6 during the NBA playoffs' first round last month, the Detroit Pistons veteran saw New York Knicks wing Mikal Bridges sprinting at him, prompting Harris to put the ball on the floor and attack the basket instead.

But Harris, looking to cap the possession with a dunk, had company at the rim. New York's OG Anunoby had gotten there first, swatting the attempt away. Knicks guard Josh Hart recovered the ball, immediately throwing a hit-ahead pass to Bridges in transition.

Bridges, with two defenders to beat in the open floor -- Cade Cunningham in front and Malik Beasley closing from the left -- pounded two dribbles…