KNYT: Mikal Bridges' Slump: Can Clarkson & Kolek Save the Knicks?
Mar 16, 2026
Mikal Bridges is in the worst shooting slump of his career, 0 points against the Lakers and 5 points in Utah, and its starting to affect the Knicks' elite defense. Is the "Iron Man" just gassed, or is there a deeper issue with the rotation? Today, were breaking down why Mike Brown must prioritize the bench duo of Jordan Clarkson and Tyler Kolek while Mikal finds his rhythm. After JCs 27-point masterclass in Utah, the "Secret Weapon" is officially out of the bag. We dive into the "Defensive Domino Effect," why Kolek is the stabilizer this team needs until Deuce returns, and how the Knicks can jump the Celtics for the #2 seed during this 6-game "soft" stretch. Timestamps: 0:00 - The Mikal Bridges Crisis 0:49 - The "Iron Man" is Rusting? 1:29 - The Jordan Clarkson Solution 2:24 - Why Tyler Kolek is the 'Stabilizer' 4:30 - The 'Big Game' Pedigree: Kolek & JC 5:10 - Friday Prediction: Catching the Celtics #Knicks #MikalBridges #JordanClarkson #NYKnicks #KnicksNews
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