Even the defensive iron gate can t defend against the opponent. Did the Knicks really encounter big trouble this time?

In a previous NBA playoff Eastern Conference Finals G4, the Indiana Pacers, who played at home, defeated the New York Knicks 130-121. After this game, the Pacers widened the total score of the series to 3-1 and successfully won the match point; while the Knicks were in huge trouble, they were already stepping on the edge of the cliff with one foot.

In this game, Mikal Bridges, the Knicks' starting wing gate, was not ideal on the court. Bridges played 34 minutes and 29 seconds in the game, made 6 of 15 shots, 4 of 5 shots from outside the three-point line, and 1 of 1 free throw, scoring 17 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, and had 3 turnovers and 4 fouls, with a plus-negative value of -13. Bridges had no touch on the offensive end, and his scoring ability was not fully utilized. He also dragged the team down on the offensive end. The most important thing is that as a defensive gate, Bridges' performance on the defensive end is also not ideal, and he has not shown his due defensive contribution. Bridges had no effective restrictions on the Pacers' backcourt core Tyrese Haliburton, which also largely led to the team's defeat. With Bridges' strength, he should not have better results on both offense and defense.

In this season's NBA regular season, Bridges played all 82 games. During his 37 minutes of playing time, he averaged 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.5 blocks, and 1.6 turnovers and 1.5 fouls. His shooting percentage was 50%, three-point shooting percentage was 35.4%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 81.4%. In the playoffs, Bridges averaged 40 minutes of playing time in the first 16 games. The average data is 15.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.9 blocks, and 2.1 fouls. The shooting percentage is 44.6%, the three-point shooting percentage is 34.2%, and the free throw shooting percentage is 71.4%.

Bridges' performance on the defensive end has always been good during the playoffs. He can play a decisive role in the defensive end, which can also create a huge threat to his opponent. His outstanding performance is also an important factor in the Knicks being able to pass the hurdles and reach the Eastern Conference Finals. As a result, in this round of the series, Bridges' performance showed a significant decline. He was unable to play a decisive role in both offense and defense. His overall performance was very disappointing, and it can be said that he did not show enough competitiveness at all. If the Knicks want to survive next, Bridges must play at a higher level, and he must play better on both offense and defense.