Mikal Bridges has made 9.0 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he's put through the hoop overall this season.Out of all players in the NBA, Mikal Bridges registers in the 99th percentile for playing time, tallying a whopping 37.6 minutes per game away from home this year.This year, the opposition's starting SGs have shot 37.5% on threes (8th-best in the league) against the San Antonio Spurs, creating a favorable matchup.The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 7th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 25 games, which should lead to more possessions for the Knicks.The New York Knicks have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games while playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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