Game 2 of Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Semifinals certainly didn’t have the flashiest stat line we’ve seen from Mikal Bridges — “just” 11 points (5-6), 3 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals — but the Suns’ effectiveness in the first three quarters was predicated on the effectiveness of Bridges.
Right from the tip, Bridges set the tone with an aggressive first three possessions; he made a contested floater, a contested catch-and-shoot hit from deep, as well as his first assist of the night to a downhill Ayton. Here are those three possessions, unedited for your viewing pleasure:
The solid defense on Doncic in that final defensive possession included in the clip would also be indicative of how effective Bridges would be in game 2.