Daily News | Mikal Bridges’ expanded offensive game with Brooklyn Nets on display in Game 1
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He shifted a question about that topic to the areas his team must improve in Game 2, including rebounding and turnovers . In response to a later question about seeing the ball go through the basket early, Bridges said, “none of that [stuff] matter when you lose. It feels good to make some shots, but I’d rather miss shots and win. It’s whatever.”
“Obviously, it’s nice to be home [because] it’s easy for my family to get here,” Bridges said. “But I think the whole Philly thing, the whole trade thing, it’s kind of passed. It’s been five years. Life goes on.”Mikal Bridges, Philly native and former Villanova star, ready for new phase with Brooklyn Nets
As a rookie, Bridges immediately was tasked with guarding the opposing team’s top perimeter scorer. Then, he steadily added to his offensive game. He fixed an ugly hitch in his jumper to make 38.9% of his three-point attempts from 2019-22. He added a mid-range pull-up, and creative-yet-strong finishes around the rim in transition.
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