Mikal Bridges had a critical opportunity to tie the game late in the fourth quarter, but his three-point shot fell short as the New York Knicks lost to the Detroit Pistons, 100-94, in Game 2 of their playoff series. Despite a solid performance with 19 points, Bridges fell victim to a strong Pistons defense. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau backed Bridges, praising the shot selection as part of their strategy. Teammates, including Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns, expressed confidence in Bridges for stepping up in future crucial moments.

Bridges, who averaged 17.6 points with a 50% shooting mark during the regular season, is expected to be instrumental for the Knicks as they look to bounce back in the series. With the series shifting to Detroit, there will be heightened pressure for him to perform in clutch situations.