{
  "id": 18012498,
  "title": "Mikal Bridges gives the Knicks a rotation question after benching",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/mikal-bridges-gives-the-knicks-a-rotation-question-after-benching",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T19:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mikal-bridges-gives-knicks-rotation-195000264.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 2, 2026, the New York Knicks played against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden. Guard Mikal Bridges, who appeared for 16 minutes, scored six points on seven attempts. Coach Mike Brown opted to rely on other wings late in the game, recognizing the need to address Bridges' slow start. Bridges did not play most of the second half. Landry Shamet contributed 22 points, and the Knicks outscored the Nets 28-11 in the fourth quarter.\n\nBrown suggested Bridges focus on his running and cutting as he recovers from his slump. He recommended using Bridges in transition and as a cutter before expecting him to create difficult shots against a set defense. Bridges has averaged 6.1 points and shot 30.8% through seven games, according to the report.\n\nThe Knicks' bench provided alternatives in Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarkson, who performed well. Brown made game-by-game decisions, demonstrating his preparedness to adapt the rotation as Bridges continues to work through his slump.",
  "summary": "Mikal Bridges played about 16 minutes Monday as the Knicks beat Brooklyn 103-90. Mike Brown’s decision to lean on other […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}