MARCH 21, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
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
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, Phoenix Suns say Mikal Bridges lock for NBA defensive player of the year A week after ESPN's Stephen A. Smith said Mikal Bridges should win this season's NBA defensive player of the year award, Monty Williams and...
Ties season-high scoring output Bridges supplied 27 points (9-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals across 50 minutes during Sunday's 127-124 overtime win over Sacramento.
Impact Bridges tied his best scoring output of the campaign with an efficient performance, and while he hasn't been able to stand out in any other category outside scoring, he's been playing well of late with 20 or more points in three of his last four contests.
MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shamet hits key 3-pointer in OT, Suns rally to beat Kings
Landry Shamet made a 3-pointer with 31 seconds left in overtime moments after missing an open look beyond the arc and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 127-124...MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'He's not even tired': Suns wing Mikal Bridges leading NBA in total minutes Suns wing Mikal Bridges played 44 minutes in the second of a back-to-back Wednesday at Houston after playing 36 in Tuesday's victory at New...
MARCH 18, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Solid all-around effort Bridges finished with 26 points (10-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, five assists and three steals in 43 minutes during Wednesday's 129-112 win over the Rockets.
Impact Bridges has reached the 20-point mark in three of his last five contests, and he's emerging as the second-best scoring threat behind Devin Booker. He's averaging 18.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists per contest across nine appearances in March.
MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Booker has 36 points, NBA-leading Suns beat Rockets 129-112
Devin Booker scored 36 points,ikal Bridges added 26 and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets 129-112 on Wednesday night for their third straight victoryMARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blazing hot from downtown Bridges registered 20 points (7-14 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 131-115 victory over New Orleans.
Impact Bridges continues to do his part amid Chris Paul's (thumb) absence, absorbing considerable output at the wing positions. He was almost perfect beyond the arc in Wednesday's win, and he also provided decent peripheral numbers to supplement his 20-point evening.
MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Booker scores 27 in 30 minutes, Suns sink Pelicans, 131-115
Devin Booker had 27 points and eight assists in 30 minutes before getting the rest of the night off, and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 131-115MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strong showing in win Bridges posted 21 points (9-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 111-90 victory over Miami.
Impact Bridges had recorded just nine rebounds collectively over four games prior to Wednesday, so seeing him contribute on the glass was encouraging. Additionally encouraging, Bridges scored 20-plus points amid the return of Devin Booker (COVID-19 protocols). Bridges possesses a high rest-of-season fantasy floor, with Wednesday symbolizing his typical ceiling.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Booker has 23 points in return, Suns roll past Heat 111-90
Devin Booker scored 23 points, Mikal Bridges added 21 and the Phoenix Suns shook off a slow start to beat the Miami Heat 111-90 on Wednesday night in a matchup of the NBA’s confere...MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Solid production in win Bridges chipped in 13 points (3-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 102-99 victory over Orlando.
Impact Bridges wasn't overly efficient on offense but was still able to finish in double figures for a fifth consecutive contest. However, his defensive prowess stole the show, as the fourth-year wing registered at least steals for the eighth time this season and blocked Franz Wagner's three-point attempt in the final seconds to secure the win.
MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bridges' blocked shot saves Suns in 102-99 win over Magic
DeAndre Ayton and Landry Shamet scored 21 points each and Mikal Bridges blocked a potential tying 3-pointer in the final seconds to help the Phoenix Suns hold off the Orlando Magic...MARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cam Johnson banks in 3, NBA-leading Suns stun Knicks 115-114
Cam Johnson banked in a 3-pointer at the buzzer to finish with a career-high 38 points and give the Phoenix Suns a wild 115-114 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday nightMARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mikal Bridges, Rudy Gobert top Defensive Player of the Year race; Luke Kennard surging off bench: NBA Awards Rankings Is there some voter fatigue surrounding the Jazz center? And don't forget about Giannis when talking about the top defenders.
MARCH 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Suns rebound without Booker, Paul to rout Trail Blazers
Cam Johnson scored 20 points, Deandre Ayton added 18 and the Phoenix Suns became the first NBA team to 50 wins this season by easily beating the Portland Trail Blazers 120-90 on We...MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quiet in Friday's loss Bridges recorded eight points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and six assists across 39 minutes during Friday's 117-102 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact Bridges came tumbling back to earth Friday, unable to replicate his recent offensive production. Prior to Friday, Bridges had scored in double-digits in 12 straight games, turning around what had been a lackluster start to the season. While his scoring has seen a boost over the past few weeks, his defensive numbers have taken a bit of a hit. Since his role is set in stone, he should be able to figure out things on both ends of the floor as the Suns look to secure the best record in the league.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Booker has 25 points, Suns beat Thunder for 8th straight win
Devin Booker had 25 points, 12 assists and a career-high six steals to help the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 124-104 on Thursday nightFEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phoenix Suns' Mikal Bridges climbs in NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds, ranking Phoenix Suns fans have known that Mikal Bridges is an elite defender for a long time. It looks like others are finally noticing, too.
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Settling in as consistent scorer Bridges poured in 17 points (6-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-8 FT) and grabbed seven rebounds Wednesday in the Suns' 124-121 win over the Rockets.
Impact Bridges is averaging 13.4 points per game on the season, but he's now eclipsed that mark in six consecutive contests. He's been shooting an eye-popping 60.9 percent -- almost eight points above his season-long percentage -- from the field during that stretch, however, which suggests some pullback in his scoring could be headed his way coming out of the All-Star break.
FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suns Grind it Out vs. Rockets, Win 7th Game in Row ' Phoenix Suns
FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Suns rally without Paul, edging Rockets for 7th straight win
Devin Booker scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton added 23 and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns extended their winning streak to seven games, rallying after Chris Paul was ejected to beat t...FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston visits Phoenix, aims to stop road skid
Houston is looking to break its four-game road skid with a win over PhoenixFEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mikal Bridges (19 PTS) Thrives in the Win Over the LA Clippers ' Phoenix Suns
FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Booker leads Phoenix into matchup against Los Angeles
Devin Booker leads Phoenix into a matchup against Los Angeles averaging 25.5 points per gameFEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Puts up 18 points in win Bridges totaled 18 points (7-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals across 39 minutes during Thursday's 131-107 win over Milwaukee.
Impact Bridges has had a few inconsistent periods this season, but he's been productive more often than not. The forward has scored at least 15 points in all but one of his last eight contests -- a span in which he's averaging 20.4 points while shooting an impressive 61.2 percent from the field. That latter figure is likely to regress sooner than later, though.
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
