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The New York Knicks will be hosting the Indiana Pacers in the Round 3 of the playoffs as the spot in the final is on the line. The Game 1 will be played on Wednesday, 21st May at the Madison Square Garden, New York. All eyes would be on Mikal Bridges, whether he starts against Indiana Pacers or not.
Will Mikal Bridges play Game 1 against Indiana Pacers?
The 28-year-old shooting guard will be seen playing in Game 1 against Indiana Pacers as he is not listed on the team's injury report. He featured in 82 regular season games in this year's campaign. In those 82 matches, he averaged 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 0.9 steals per game.
Bridges featured in the first round series against Detroit Pistons. The seven games series was won 4-2 by New York Knicks. In Game 1, Bridges played for 29 minutes as he registered 8 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists. In Game 2, Bridges played for 38 minutes as he recorded 19 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals.
During Game 3, Bridges clocked 39 minutes as he notched up 20 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks. During Game 4, Bridges featured on the court for 44 minutes along with 8 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals and 1 block. During Game 5, Bridges had 38 minutes under his belt as he finished the match with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block. During Game 6, Bridges had 44 minutes under his belt along with 25 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block.
Mikal Bridges even played the six matches against Boston Celtics. In Game 1, Bridges played for 51 minutes as he registered 8 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks. In Game 2, Bridges had 43 minutes under his belt as he notched up 14 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals.
During Game 3, Bridges played for 38 minutes as finished the match with 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. During Game 4, Bridges played for 44 minutes as he registered 23 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals and 1 block. During Game 5, Bridges played for 40 minutes along with 9 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. During Game 6, Bridges played for 30 minutes as he finished the match with 22 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks.
Mikal Bridges has averaged 13.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists in the 15 games that he has played against the Indiana Pacers in his career.
The New York Knicks have full roster at their disposal as nobody is listen on the team's injury report. On the other hand, the Indiana Pacers have Isaiah Jackson on the team's injury report as he will be sidelined from Game 1 against the Knicks.
When and where to watch Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 1?
The tip-off time for the Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 1 is 8:00 pm EST. The live broadcast of Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 1 will be available on TNT. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 1 on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app.
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