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Mikal Bridges led the Brooklyn Nets to a 129-101 victory over the Orlando Magic with a 42-point performance, marking his second 40-piece of the season and coming just three points shy of tying his career-high. Bridges' outstanding performance included 26 points in the first quarter, setting a career-high for points in a half. His exceptional play was highlighted by his 3-for-3 shooting from deep and impressive defensive contributions with three blocks and a steal. The game also marked the Nets' highest scoring half of the season and their 10th win of the season, bringing their record to 10-9. Supporting performances came from Cam Johnson with 19 points and 10 rebounds, Spencer Dinwiddie with 22 points, and Cam Thomas with 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Dennis Smith Jr. also made a notable return from a six-game absence.
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Mikal Bridges went OFF tonight vs. Magic π₯ 42 PTS 5 REB 3 AST 3 BLK Nets snapped Magic's 9-game win streak π€ https://t.co/dfPLltRtEn
Mikal Bridges' 42 PTS led the way to end Orlando's 9-game win streak! πͺ£π₯ https://t.co/eiMmFl0N6Q
Mikal Bridges scored 42 points in the Nets' 129-101 win over Orlando tonight. Spencer Dinwiddie added 22 points and Cam Thomas, who returned to the starting lineup, went 20/7/5. Dennis Smith Jr. was all over the court in his return from a six-game absence. Brooklyn is 10-9.
Final: Nets 129, Magic 101 Mikal Bridges with 42 points on 12-20 shooting to lift Brooklyn to a very comfortable win over the Magic, who miss out on a chance to win 10 straight for the first time in franchise history. Cole Anthony and Franz Wagner each had 20 for Orlando.
Mikal Bridges tonight: 42 points 5 rebounds 3 blocks 60% https://t.co/nrnGEkHgsI
Mikal Bridges tonight: 42 Points 5 Rebounds 3 Assists 3 Blocks 60% FG 50% 3P https://t.co/SStMiGchmK
Mikal Bridges is up to 42 points tonight, the Nets are now up 23 with four minutes to go, and Orlando's nine-game winning streak is going to end.
42 points on 19 shots. Mikal Bridges tonight. 2nd 40-piece of the season, 3 shy of tying his career-high
That was Mikal Bridges' 1st FG of the second half with 5:22 in the 4th Q. And the And-1 makes it 40 points for Bridges tonight.
Mikal Bridges just set a CAREER-HIGH of most points in a half with 34 PTS βΌοΈ Nets-Magic | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/xQb6AO0MDG https://t.co/PQyI3DR3eL
Halftime: Nets 73, Magic 51 Mikal Bridges had an incandescent first half, going for 34 points on 10-for-14 from the field and is a plus-29 for the Nets, who were the last team to beat Orlando and are a half away from ending the Magic's 9-game winning streak.
Mikal Bridges also had three blocks and a steal by halftime. Two of those blocks turned into fastbreak baskets by Bridges. As good a two-way clinic as you'll see in a first half. 34 points and excellent defense
Mikal Bridges has 34 points after playing 17 minutes in the first half. π³π₯ https://t.co/0sAJhv8SaP
Nets 73, Magic 51. 34 points for Mikal Bridges (10-14 shooting, 11-13 on FTs). That's the Nets' highest scoring half of the season. Seems like Jacque Vaughn was prophetic when he talked about studying Bridges' body language/actions to see how he sets a tone each game
Mikal Bridges has recorded the highest-scoring half in the NBA this season with 34 points. Nets lead Orlando 73-51 at the break, also their highest-scoring half of the season.
Mikal Bridges: 34 PTS in 17 MINSπ₯ Halftime: Nets 73 - Magic 51 https://t.co/rBwLtzN1AC
MIKAL BRIDGES AT THE HALF: 34 POINTS (26 in the 1Q) 3 THREES 3 BLOCKS 10-14 FGM π₯π₯π₯ https://t.co/HKlV1l63NY
Mikal Bridges: 32 points and counting this half.
Mikal Bridges in the 1st quarter 26 points 8/11 FGM 3 3PM Outscored Orlando by himself (22 points) π₯π₯π₯π₯ https://t.co/5gMFx91NEt
Mikal Bridges in the first quarter vs. the Magic π₯ βͺοΈ26 PTS βͺοΈ8-11 FG βͺοΈ3-3 3PT https://t.co/Snsn650z7W
WHAT A 1Q FROM MIKAL BRIDGES π€― π₯ 26 PTS π₯ 8-11 FG π₯ 3 3PM Nets-Magic | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/xQb6AO0MDG https://t.co/fjdZASKhLl
Mikal Bridges has 26 points after 1Q at home vs. Orlando.
Mikal Bridges in 1Q: 26 PTS π₯ Orlando Magic entire team in 1Q: 22 PTS https://t.co/HgI8Vaxwce
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Mikal Bridges in 1Q: 26 PTS π₯ Orlando Magic entire team in 1Q: 20 PTS https://t.co/MZ7y7KRehS
After a disappointing effort on Thursday, the Nets are thumping Orlando 43-22 after one quarter tonight at Barclays Center. Mikal Bridges has a game-high 26 points, the most points he's scored in any quarter in his career. Brooklyn is 6/8 from deep. The Magic are 7/24 on FGs.
Mikal Bridges outscored the Nets in the 1st Q by himself. 26 points. An incredible display (8-11, 3-3 on 3s, 7-8 FTs) Nets 43, Magic 22.
Mikal Bridges: 26 points Entire Orlando Magic team: 22 points Still 3 more quarters to play π https://t.co/rkzPz2DRls
MIKAL BRIDGES IN THE 1ST QUARTER: 26 Points 72 % FG 100% 3P π₯π₯π₯ https://t.co/UkTz1daCO1
Mikal Bridges: 24 points Entire Orlando Magic team: 20 points https://t.co/FNKLILojXI
Mikal Bridges is COOKING early with 22 PTS in the 1Q π₯ Nets-Magic | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/xQb6AO0MDG https://t.co/Noa7u1WAXN
Mikal Bridges is 3-for-3 from deep already. 14 points and counting.
The Mikal Bridges special: Block on 1 end, 3-ball on the other. 10 pts already in the Q. Nets up 17-9
Nets up 37-31 after one with the Hornets. 9 pts Mikal Bridges. 8 pts on 6 shots in 6 mins Cam Thomas in his return
Mikal Bridges scored 24 points, Cam Johnson added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets routed the short-handed Miami Heat 112-97 on Saturday night. https://t.co/mybberrEFt
Mikal Bridges scored 24 points, Cam Johnson added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the #Netsβ routed the short-handed Heat on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak. https://t.co/qFm5syHNps