Mikal Bridges Hits OT Buzzer-Beater to Lift Knicks Over Trail Blazers

Bridges' clutch performance secures a 114-113 victory in a dramatic overtime battle, despite ongoing minutes controversy with coach Tom Thibodeau.

Mikal Bridges scored 33 points, including a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer, to lead the New York Knicks to a 114-113 overtime win against the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Knicks overcame a late-game collapse in regulation, where Scoot Henderson scored eight points in the final minute to force overtime.
Bridges' decisive shot came after Deni Avdija's three-point play briefly gave Portland a two-point lead with three seconds remaining in overtime.
The victory keeps the Knicks third in the Eastern Conference standings (42-23) as they continue their West Coast road trip with a game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.
Coach Tom Thibodeau's minutes management remains a topic of discussion after Bridges played 41 minutes, four above his average, despite his pregame comments advocating for more bench opportunities.