The Phoenix Suns came away with a crucial Game 5 victory last night over the Pelicans, 112-97.
Right from tip-off, Suns’ wing Mikal Bridges imposed himself on both ends of the court. After matching his career-high for blocks with 3 in just the first half, he came out in the second and scored 24 points en route to a playoff career-high 31 points. He finished the game with 5 rebounds and a career-high 4 blocks as well in just under 47 minutes played, another playoff career-high.
Suns’ center Deandre Ayton spoke after the game about how critical Bridges is to the team’s success.