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Why Mikal Bridges played 23 seconds for Knicks for important streak
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Mikal Bridges played only 23 seconds for the New York Knicks against the Charlotte Hornets, but it was a strategic decision, not due to injury. This move was part of maintaining an important streak.
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Mikal Bridges didn't even work up a sweat.
The New York Knicks' star two-way player played 23 seconds on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets.
But no, he's not hurt.
This was all by design.
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Why did Mikal Bridges play just 23 seconds?
This was all about his consecutive games streak.
Bridges has now played in 638 games in a row in the NBA regular season.
He played a short stint to end last regular season, too. Sunday is the final day of the 2025-26 campaign, and so the Knicks want to keep Bridges healthy.
First, they wanted to let him keep this alive.
Yes, it's a silly gimmick, but it counts.
NBA consecutive games played record
The most consecutive games played in NBA history belongs to A.C. Green at 1,192 games.
Randy Smith played 906 in a row.
Red Kerr had 844.
Michael Cage had 736, followed by Dolph Schayes at 706.
Bill Laimbeer went for 685, with Harry Gallatin at 682.
Bridges now ranks eighth in NBA history, and moving up.
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Q&A
Why did Mikal Bridges only play 23 seconds for the Knicks?
Mikal Bridges played 23 seconds as a strategic decision to maintain an important streak, not because of any injury.
What is the significance of the streak Mikal Bridges is maintaining?
The specific details of the streak have not been disclosed, but it is considered important for Mikal Bridges and the team.
Did Mikal Bridges show any signs of injury during the game?
No, Mikal Bridges did not show any signs of injury during the game against the Charlotte Hornets.
