Mikal Bridges Reacts to Career Night vs. Heat

Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges had a career night vs. the Miami Heat

Joey Linn | Feb 15, 2023

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Just acquired from the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster trade that was centered around Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges showed on Wednesday night why so many are excited about his future in Brooklyn. Going off for a career-high 45 points, Bridges became just the 6th player in NBA history with a line of least 45/8/5/2/2 on at least 70% from the field.

When asked after the game about his career night, Bridges said, "Just being aggressive. My teammates found me. They trusted me, my coaches trusted me, just getting stops and getting out in transition and just feeling it. My teammates looked out for me, so it wouldn't have been possible without them."

When asked about the Nets finding their new identity, Bridges said, "Just playing together, man. All 48 minutes, five guys especially on the defensive end, I think we can be a force down there. And then once we get stops, all of us can play in transition. So I think just starting on the defensive end and then getting out and scoring."

Finally, Bridges was asked about the Nets crowd, saying, "It's dope, man. I was saying in the locker room I want to get a win so I can enjoy this little week. So I appreciate you guys, man. It wouldn't be possible without y'all."

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Published Feb 15, 2023

JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn32@sbcglobal.net Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis, insight, and reporting Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Receiving a media credential during the 2021-22 season, Joey has experience interviewing NBA players, and developing exclusive stories from these interviews. Having appeared on several different NBA podcasts over the last four seasons, Joey is now hosting his own podcast for The Sporting Tribune. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Now graduated, Joey is covering the NBA full-time across multiple platforms. Credentialed by the Clippers, Joey covers the team daily with articles, podcasts, and video breakdowns on YouTube. With four years of sports media experience, Joey provides expert insight and analysis for NBA fans across the league.

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