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Observer Exclusive: Hornets’ Miles Bridges explains the reason behind breakout season

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) shoots over Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (13) and Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) during a game at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 19, 2022.
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) shoots over Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (13) and Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) during a game at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 19, 2022. alslitz@charlotteobserver.com

Miles Bridges is on a roll at the right time.

As the Charlotte Hornets make their final push toward the play-in tournament next week, Bridges is on an upward trajectory. After pouring in 29 points in their loss in Miami on Tuesday, he’s established a new career streak for consecutive games in which he’s scored 20 points or more. He’s done it in six straight games leading into Thursday night’s matchup with Orlando at Spectrum Center.

He’s having a breakout season, leading the Hornets in scoring, and is on track to receive a lucrative contract when he hits restricted free agency in the summer.

In the latest episode of The QC Hornets’ Nest podcast, Bridges discussed the team’s mood heading into the play-in tournament, who’s influenced him most over these past few months, what he worked on most to improve his game and more.

The podcast is also available on Apple and Spotify.

Roderick Boone
The Charlotte Observer
Roderick Boone joined the Observer in September 2021 to cover the Charlotte Hornets and NBA. In his more than two decades of writing about the world of sports, he’s chronicled everything from high school rodeo to a major league baseball no-hitter to the Super Bowl to the Finals. The Long Island native has deep North Carolina roots and enjoys watching “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” endlessly. Support my work with a digital subscription
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