Mikal Bridges proves his worth with clutch defense late against Boston

Mikal Bridges proves his worth with clutch defense late against Boston

When the New York Knicks gave up five first-round picks to acquire Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets, the move was met with shock, skepticism, and scrutiny. Five first-round picks. For a player whose offensive role had diminished, whose stats were down, and whose place in a new system seemed more complementary than central. It…