The Nets' offense struggles as Cam Johnson, Spencer Dinwiddie, and Dorian Finney-Smith have had limited impact in recent games. Mikal Bridges suffered a right shin contusion but is available to play for the Nets against the Lakers. Despite the injury, Bridges is confirmed to start in the game.
No changes for the Nets starting lineup. With Mikal Bridges good to go, same five as usual Bridges, Cam Johnson, Finney-Smith, Claxton and Dinwiddie. Another LA homecoming for Dinwiddie, Jacque Vaughn and asst coach Kevin Ollie
Mikal Bridges (right shin contusion) will start tonight for the Nets in Los Angeles. Was upgraded to available earlier. Same five: Dinwiddie, Bridges, Finney-Smith, Johnson, Claxton.
Lakers Injury Report: Availability For Ailing Mikal Bridges Finalized Vs LA https://t.co/9gNmN7IsME
The #Nets just affirmed what Mikal Bridges told us at shootaround. He's available tonight vs the Lakers after that right shin contusion suffered Wednesday.
Mikal Bridges says ‘he’s playing’ vs. Lakers despite suffering right shin contusion https://t.co/CkWpgHfiEU https://t.co/gcec8FaTXT
Mikal Bridges says he will play in tonight’s game vs the Lakers
Mikal Bridges said he’s good to go tonight. Was listed as probable with that lower leg contusion. #Nets
Mikal Bridges is listed as probable with a right shin contusion for tomorrow's #Nets-Lakers game. Bridges told us last night he'd be fine & probable means he's closer to playing than not. He's played in 432 straight games to start his career and hasn't missed a game since HS
Mikal Bridges is listed as probable with a right shin contusion for tomorrow's #Nets-Lakers game. Bridges told us last night he'd be fine & probable means he's closer to playing that not. He's played in 432 straight games to start his career and hasn't missed a game since HS
Mikal Bridges is probable for tomorrow’s game against the Lakers with a shin contusion.
It appears we have a Spencer Dinwiddie sighting tonight. He's accounted for 61.1% of the Nets' points in the fourth quarter. Has 19 points and 6 assists with 1:30 left.
Mikal Bridges back in the game
Mikal Bridges is back on the bench. He is available to return, per @Meghan_Triplett.
While Mikal Bridges is back on the Nets' bench, his right lower leg has a wrap on it.
Mikal Bridges is walking back to the Nets bench as the 4th Q starts. Still in uniform
Mikal Bridges is being tended to on the sidelines after limping off the court.
Mikal Bridges is limping off. Needs assistance getting to the bench. Looks like Jabari Walker clipped him on the shin.
Mikal Bridges appears to be hurt.
Another takeaway from last night's Nets loss. Cam Johnson, Spencer Dinwiddie & Dorian Finney-Smith combined for five made shots. More glaring that the final possession issues The Nets' offense is stuck in the mud & they're getting very little help from those 3 the last few games