Mikal Bridges extended his consecutive‑games streak to 638 in the Knicks’ 112‑108 win over Charlotte, playing just 23 seconds before leaving. Coach Mike Brown told him to stay long enough to preserve the mark, and Jordan Clarkson was already at the scorer’s table when the game began. The victory secured the Eastern Conference’s third seed.

The 23‑second cameo placed Bridges among the NBA’s elite durability list, ranking eighth all‑time and trailing former Knick Harry Gallatin by roughly 50 games. Only A.C. Green holds the record with 1,192 appearances. Brown remarked that load‑management debates make Bridges’ streak “speak volumes,” highlighting the rarity of such iron‑man consistency in today’s league. His durability contrasts sharply with the league’s increasing emphasis on rest.

Bridges entered the finale having logged the full 82‑game schedule twice in four seasons, a feat made possible by brief stints at season ends – four seconds in 2023‑24 and six seconds in 2024‑25. With 18 teammates completing every game, the Knicks’ depth and health were key factors in securing home‑court advantage for the playoffs. That depth positions New York to exploit matchups in the opening round.