Atlanta had a 123-122 lead, but it did not feel safe, especially the way Bridges was playing. After a pair of free throws from Young, Bridges missed a shot, but Claxton was there to put it back.

Locked in a second-quarter tie with Atlanta, the Nets used an extended blitz and MVP-level performance from Mikal Bridges to win the game. And likely win their way into the playoffs proper, as well.

Mikal Bridges, who scored a game-high 32 points, reacts after drawing a foul during the Nets’ 114-113 win over the Hawks. Getty Images “Oh my God, first win in Atlanta,” Bridges said.

Atlanta Hawks Receive: Mikal Bridges, Dorian Finney-Smith, Phoenix's 2027 first-round pick, Memphis' 2028 second-round pick. Brooklyn Nets Receive: Clint Capela, No. 1 pick.

Mikal Bridges drove the lane, hop-stepped, pump-faked to get his man in the air, then absorbed the contact, whipped the ball off the glass with English for the and-one bucket. Then he turned around… ...

Mikal Bridges (1) of the Brooklyn Nets drives against De'Andre Hunter (12) of the Atlanta Hawks prior to shooting what ends up being the game-winning basket during the fourth quarter at State Farm ...

Mikal Bridges capped a 32-point performance by hitting the game-winning jumper with 4.5 seconds left as the visiting Brooklyn Nets outlasted the Atlanta Hawks for a 114-113 victory Wednesday night ...

Mikal Bridges scores 32, including game-winning basket, as Nets beat Hawks December 7, 2023 / 12:04 AM EST / AP ATLANTA — Mikal Bridges tied a career high with 45 points on his last trip to Atlanta.

The last time the Brooklyn Nets visited the Atlanta Hawks, Mikal Bridges matched his career high with 45 points but the result was an overtime loss.. This time, Bridges is coming off his fastest ...

The Knicks are also coming off a very strong season, winning 51 games and reaching the Eastern Conference Finals. It was a mild upset when New York lost to Indiana with a berth in the NBA Finals on ...

According to NBA insider Frank Isola, the New York Knicks could trade Mikal Bridges and/or Mitchell Robinson. Bridges is eligible to sign an extension.

Teams are calling the Celtics about a Derrick White trade, but they need a monster package like what the Nets got for Mikal Bridges.