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Mike Brown Credits Mikal Bridge's Defense With Knicks' Game 3 Win
May 9, 2026
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The New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 to win Game 3 and take a 3-0 series lead. With the Knicks holding the Sixers to just 18 points in the fourth quarter, coach Mike Brown credited Mikal Bridge's defense on Tyrese Maxey for the win. I would be not doing my job if I didn't point out the continued work that Mikal is doing at the point of attack when it comes to Maxey, Brown said.
You're not going to stop him. You hope he misses a few shots, but you have to give multiple efforts and Mikal is busting his behind trying to do that. Maxey finished the game with 17 points and 7 assists. Jalen Brunson lead the Knicks with 33 points, with Bridges adding 23. OG Anunoby sat the game with a hamstring injury. Just trying to do whatever it takes to win, Bridges said. Beginning of the playoffs, knowing that all 82 regular-season (games) means a lot, but there's another season after. Brunson also echoed Brown's commitment to the defensive end. I think the most important thing is to rely on our defense, Brunson said. There's gonna be times the ball is going through the hoop and when it's not, we have to control the things we can control. Game 4 takes place on Sunday.
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