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Stephen A. Smith Flips The Script, Calls Mikal Bridges Essential to Knicks’ Title Chase

Weeks after spewing hatred about Bridges on First Take, Stephen A. now said Bridges went from “playing horribly” to giving Knicks exactly what they traded for, averaging over 19 points on strong shooting. He said, “You ain’t winning no damn championship without Mikal Bridges,” because the Knicks need his scoring, spacing, and “elite defender” length on Wemby at the perimeter.

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Madison Square Garden Watch Party Ban Lifted for Knicks-Spurs Game 1

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Robinson is expected to be available for New York in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against San Antonio after fully participating in Tuesday’s practice. The update gives the Knicks another frontcourt body for Wemby, with Robinson playing through recent right hand surgery as New York tries to match the Spurs’ size and protect the glass tonight.

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