After Mikal Bridges claimed he asked Tom Thibodeau to reduce his minutes, the coach denied such a conversation took place as controversy emerged Wednesday in Knicks world over playing time.

Things started awkwardly between the Knicks starter and coach, and then ended with Bridges hitting the game-winner in overtime vs. Portland.

Mikal Bridges asked Tom Thibodeau to back off a bit on the Knicks starters' minutes. Thibodeau’s minutes distribution has long been a hot button issue.

Mikal Bridges asked Tom Thibodeau to back off a bit on the starters’ minutes because the bench deserves more. “Sometimes it’s not fun on the body,” Bridges said.

PORTLAND — After Mikal Bridges claimed he asked Tom Thibodeau to reduce his minutes, the coach denied such a conversation took place as controversy emerged Wednesday in Knicks world over playing ...

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