Bridges poured in 25 points — his most of the series — on 11-for-16 shooting from the field along with four rebounds and three assists in the Knicks’ 116-113 Game 6 and series-clinching win over the Pistons on Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena.

Bridges “for sure” agrees he’s played his best defense of the season over the past six games. It comes at a time when the Knicks need it.

Mikal Bridges has faced overwhelming criticism in his first season on the New York Knicks, with the most common gripe revolving around his performance in big games. Although fans still want to see him take care of business against the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers,