Mike Brown Says Mikal Bridges Erred by Expecting Whistle in Knicks Loss to Suns
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Mike Brown criticized Mikal Bridges for pausing to look for a foul call during a decisive sequence in the New York Knicks’ defeat to the Phoenix Suns on January 11, 2026.
According to Brown, Bridges momentarily stopped playing late in the contest, anticipating that officials would signal a foul. Brown said that hesitation proved costly, stressing that players must compete “until they hear the whistle” instead of relying on referees to intervene.
The Knicks were unable to recover after the play and ultimately fell to the Suns. Brown reiterated that maintaining focus in critical moments is essential, adding that relying on officiating can undermine a team’s chances in close games.
Source: New York Post
