New York Knicks will be hosting defending NBA champions Boston Celtics in Game 6 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday, May 16th at the Madison Square Garden in New York. All eyes would be on Mikal Bridges, whether he features against New York Knicks or not.
Will Mikal Bridges play against Boston Celtics?
The 28-year-old shooting guard will be seen playing in Game 6 against New York Knicks 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 first five 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. Mikal Bridges has averaged 15.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists in the 19 games that he has played against the Boston Celtics in his career.
Jayson Tatum will be sidelined from Game 6 against the New York Knicks. On the other hand, Knicks have Precious Achiuwa on the injury report as he is questionable for Game 6. The seven game series is currently led by New York Knicks as they have 3-2 lead over Boston Celtics.
When and where to watch New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Game 6?
The tip-off time for the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Game 6 is 8:00 pm ET. The live broadcast of New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Game 6 will be available on ESPN. The fans can enjoy live streaming of New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Game 6 on Fubo TV app.