Booker, Phoenix set for matchup with Miami
Devin Booker leads Phoenix into a matchup against Miami averaging 26.7 points per gameNOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MIKAL BRIDGES #25 - SMALL FORWARD - NEW YORK KNICKS
15.8 PPG •
3.9 RPG •
3.4 APG
15.8 PPG
3.9 RPG
3.4 APG
Struggles with efficiency in loss Bridges posted eight points (3-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six assists and four rebounds in Friday's 114-97 loss to the Magic.
Impact Bridges couldn't replicate his season-high 31 points from the previous game against Minnesota. With Chris Paul (heel) out, Bridges was unable to provide the scoring spark the Suns needed out of him. The 26-year-old forward also failed to record either a steal or a block for the first time this season.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores season-high 31 points Bridges posted 31 points (12-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, four steals and a block across 42 minutes in Wednesday's 129-117 win over the Timberwolves.
Impact Bridges delivered his best performance of the season by a wide margin, surpassing the 30-point plateau for the first time, recording a season-high mark in steals and posting his second-highest tallies in both rebounds and assists. He should definitively get more touches on offense while Chris Paul (heel) is sidelined, so he might be in line for an uptick in usage -- and numbers -- in the short-term picture. Phoenix's next game will be against the Magic on Friday.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mikal Bridges Scores 31 PTS in Nov. 9th Win Against Minnesota Timberwolves | Phoenix Suns
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Booker scores 32; Paul-less Suns beat Wolves 129-117
Devin Booker had 32 points and a season-high 10 assists, and Mikal Bridges scored 13 of his 31 points in the first quarter as the Phoenix Suns bounced back with a 129-117 win again...NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes for 15 points against PHI Bridges supplied 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 44 minutes during Monday's 100-88 loss to Philadelphia.
Impact Bridges has seen his scoring figures increase in each of his five seasons in the league, and the trend has continued in the current campaign thus far. He's failed to surpass the 15-point mark in four of his last five appearances, but at least he's been extremely efficient since he's shooting 55.6 percent from the field and 58.3 percent from deep over that five-game stretch. He might be in line for a bigger role offensively in the coming games with Chris Paul (heel) likely to miss a few games in a best-case scenario.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Embiid has double-double in return, 76ers beat Suns 100-88
Joel Embiid had 33 points and 10 rebounds in his return after missing three games with the flu, Georges Niang scored 21 points on 7-for-11 shooting on 3-pointers, and the Philadelp...NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grant hits jumper at buzzer, Trail Blazers top Suns 108-106
Jerami Grant scored a season-high 30 points, including a baseline jumper at the buzzer, to lift the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers over the Phoenix Suns 108-106NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pours in 19 points Bridges contributed 19 points (7-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 116-107 victory over Minnesota.
Impact Bridges delivered his second-best scoring total of the season Tuesday night. Phoenix's starters are successfully absorbing production left by Deandre Ayton (ankle). With players like Bridges and Cameron Johnson stepping up, the Suns should be able to weather the absence through the rest of the week.
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Booker scores 30 points, Suns beat Rockets 124-109
Devin Booker scored 30 points, Cam Johnson added 19 and the Phoenix Suns won their fourth straight game by beating the Houston Rockets 124-109 on Sunday nightOCTOBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Impressive offensive showing Friday Bridges ended with 27 points (10-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 124-111 victory over New Orleans.
Impact Bridges surpassed the 20-point mark for the first time this season, but scoring and efficiency aside, this was his best outing of the young campaign since he also produced decent numbers in other categories. Bridges is enjoying an excellent start to the season, and he's averaging 15.4 points while shooting 62 percent from the field through five appearances.
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bridges leads Suns over injury-depleted Pelicans 124-111
Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 27 points, Devin Booker added 16 and the Phoenix Suns beat the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans 124-111OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Warriors guard Ty Jerome still close with former Suns teammates Cam Johnson, Mikal Bridges New Warriors guard Ty Jerome discussed his time in Oklahoma City and friendships with former Suns teammates Cam Johnson and Mikal Bridges.
OCTOBER 27, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Fills it up Tuesday Bridges logged 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 134-105 victory over the Warriors.
Impact Bridges delivered on all fronts Tuesday, dropping his best game of the season to date. After a mediocre start to the season, it was nice to see Bridges hitting some shots while also contributing on the defensive end. He remains a relatively consistent fantasy asset and based on what we have seen in previous years, he is almost a lock to end as a mid-round option once again.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rich man's Tony Snell Bridges totaled seven points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and one block in 36 minutes during Sunday's 112-95 victory over the Clippers.
Impact Bridges' underwhelming production despite hefty playing time and a solid performance from the Suns' offense holistically is discouraging. Bridges averaged 14.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 82 games last season -- ranking second league-wide in minutes played. Expect him to ultimately approach these figures in 2022-23.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lillard has 41 points Trail Blazers beat Suns 113-111 in OT
Damian Lillard scored 41 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 113-111 in overtime Friday night for their second straight victory to open the seasonOCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches double-double in win Bridges ended Wednesday's 107-105 victory over the Mavericks with 13 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block over 41 minutes.
Impact Double-doubles aren't especially common for Bridges, but errant bombs from Luka Doncic have a way of caroming further off the rim, and some of them ended up in Bridges' hands. Bridges has spent all four of his NBA seasons with the Suns, and he brought his game to another level last season, posting career-high averages in points and assists. He'll try to build on an excellent 2021-22 with his usual spot in the starting lineup.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suns rally from 22 points down to beat Mavericks 107-105
Devin Booker scored 28 points, Damion Lee made a go-ahead baseline jumper with 9.7 seconds left and the Phoenix Suns rallied from 22 points down in the third quarter to beat the Da...OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suns' Mikal Bridges expects Mavericks to look different without Jalen Brunson in lineup Brunson was Dallas' second-leading scorer behind Luka Doncic in the 2022 playoffs when they eliminated the Suns in the West semifinals.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Devin Booker, Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges rest for Phoenix Suns final preseason game Phoenix Suns are resting Devin Booker, Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges for Wednesday's final preseason game against Sacramento.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Won't play Wednesday Bridges won't play in Wednesday's preseason contest versus the Kings, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Bridges will get the final preseason matchup off as the Suns prepare for their regular-season opener next Wednesday. Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker are also resting.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Drains three triples in loss Bridges registered 14 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four assists, three rebounds and one steal over 27 minutes in a preseason loss to Denver on Monday.
Impact Bridges struggled with a 1-for-8 mark from the field against the Lakers in his previous preseason game, but he bounced back with a strong shooting effort Monday. The fifth-year forward knocked down three three-pointers for the second time in three preseason contests and finished third on the team with 14 points. Bridges may not be the biggest name on the Suns' roster, but he'll be counted on to provide consistent complementary scoring as the team's starting small forward again this season.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brown, Tatum, 3-point shooting leads Celtics past Hornets
Jaylen Brown scored 24 points, Jayson Tatum added 16 and the Boston Celtics picked up where they left off with a preseason 134-93 victory over the Charlotte HornetsOCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mikal Bridges ready for new role helping initiate Phoenix Suns offense this season Suns coach Monty Williams wants Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson to occasionally run the point to help manage that duty with All-Star Chris Pau...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Former Sixers Pick Mikal Bridges Links With Harper, Phillies Former Sixers’ first-round pick Mikal Bridges spends time with Philadelphia Phillies star, Bryce Harper.
AUGUST 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
