Mikal Bridges Scores 31 in Knicks Victory

Mikal Bridges led the New York Knicks to a decisive 118-85 victory over the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans, scoring a season-high 31 points and hitting seven three-pointers. This performance marked a significant turnaround for Bridges, who had been struggling with his shooting on a recent road trip, including a benching in the fourth quarter of the previous game. The Knicks capitalized on a poor start from the Pelicans, who managed only 28 points in the first half and extended their losing streak to eight games. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed with 14 points and a season-high 19 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson added 16 points and nine assists. The Pelicans were missing several key players, including Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, further complicating their efforts to snap the losing streak. Knicks' head coach emphasized the importance of resilience moving forward, as they look to build on their recent success.