Mikal Bridges spent much of this Knicks season before the holidays — too much, probably — as the “but.” As in, yes, the new-look Knicks are shaping up to be a legit contender with an unreal

Mikal Bridges scores a season-high 41 points, and the New York Knicks overcame 42 from Victor Wembanyama to beat the San Antonio Spurs 117-114

New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges was traded for five first-round picks over the summer, a price that teams only trade to acquire a superstar. While the Knicks have been led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns all season long,

The New York Knicks are on a roll of late. They are winners of seven of their last 10 games, and 12 of their last 16. A good deal of their success can be attributed to how well the Knicks have moved the ball.