2025-26 Season
MIKAL BRIDGES
2025-26 Season
MIKAL BRIDGES
Bridges produces at an elite rate for a 32-minute workload.
Bridges produces at an elite rate for a 32-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 14 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 246 Guards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Mikal Bridges spent the first 28 games of the season defining himself not as a volume scorer, but as the ultimate two-way chameleon. He was perfectly willing to blend into the background, anchoring the perimeter defense and keeping the offense flowing. When his shot actually caught fire, he was devastating. Look no further than vs BOS on 12/03, where he erupted for 35 points on a blistering 8-of-12 from deep to generate a staggering +37.4 impact score. But his true value emerged when his jumper abandoned him entirely. During a grueling 42-minute shift vs MIA on 11/15, Bridges shot a miserable 6-of-21 from the floor but still registered a +13.5 impact because he relentlessly chased down loose balls and smothered opposing wings. Even on quiet offensive nights like vs WAS on 11/04, where he managed just 10 points and two rebounds, his unyielding defensive effort and smart rotations kept his impact at a healthy +11.9. He simply refuses to let a cold shooting night ruin his overall value.
This stretch of the season was defined by wild offensive fluctuations where Mikal Bridges's overall value lived and died by his shot selection. When he forced the issue, the results were disastrous, like his brutal outing on 01/24 vs PHI. He clanked his way to 9 points on an abysmal 3-for-16 from the floor, resulting in a -10.6 impact score because those wasted, contested possessions actively killed his team's momentum. Conversely, he found ways to be a positive force even when his jumper vanished, as seen on 12/30 vs NOP. Despite scoring just 6 points, he shifted into a pure facilitator role with 10 assists, earning a +1.5 impact score by generating clean looks for his teammates instead of forcing bad ones for himself. Then there were the nights where everything clicked perfectly, highlighted by a masterclass on 01/28 vs TOR. He erupted for 30 points on ruthless 12-of-15 shooting, generating a massive +27.2 impact score through hyper-efficient execution and relentless two-way energy.
This late-season stretch was defined by extreme offensive volatility, where Bridges oscillated between being a lethal perimeter threat and a complete scoring ghost. The absolute peak arrived on 03/01 vs SAS, where he poured in 25 points on blistering 10-for-17 shooting to generate a massive +31.4 Impact score. Yet, Bridges often found ways to salvage his value when his jump shot abandoned him. Look at the 03/09 vs LAC game. Despite managing just 7 points, he posted a +3.6 Impact score by crashing the glass for seven rebounds and leaning into his gritty perimeter defense. Conversely, decent scoring totals occasionally masked deeper flaws. During the 03/22 vs WAS contest, his 14 points looked solid on paper, but a complete failure to grab a single rebound and a lack of defensive resistance resulted in a -0.2 Impact score.
Baffling offensive passivity and a severe shooting slump defined this brutal late-season stretch for Mikal Bridges. He initially looked sharp during Mar 01 vs SAS, posting a massive +19.3 impact score driven by suffocating perimeter defense and lethal scoring. However, his aggression quickly vanished. During Mar 09 vs LAC, he managed a meager 7 points, yet still scraped together a +3.9 impact score entirely because his elite defensive effort (+13.1) salvaged his quiet night. Conversely, when he did manage to find the basket, hidden costs often ruined his overall value. Despite scoring 15 points during Mar 04 vs OKC, Bridges posted a dismal -7.7 impact. He spent the evening forcing contested jumpers against set defenses, cratering his efficiency and stalling the offensive flow. For a player usually known for his reliability, this bizarre mix of hesitation and poor shot selection created a deeply frustrating run.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Very consistent. Bridges posts positive impact in 84% of games — you almost always get a productive night. Scoring varies by ~6 points, but the overall contribution stays positive.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 63% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Defensive difference-maker. Bridges consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Performance has dropped off. First-half impact: +10.4, second-half: +4.8. Worth watching whether it's fatigue, injury, or opponents adjusting.
Hot right now — 5 straight games with positive impact. Longest positive run this season: 19 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
Based on 76 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
92 games played
