Mikal Bridges has scored 22.0 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.4 more than he's scored overall this year.Among all players in the league, Mikal Bridges lands in the 100th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 37.7 minutes per game this year.The matchup vs. Washington is a favorable one; when the Washington Wizards are away from home, they have given up the 5th-most points per game in the NBA to opposing starting SGs this year (16.9).The Washington Wizards have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more plays for the New York Knicks.The Knicks check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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