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Knicks to Rest Starters, Except Mikal Bridges, in Final Game
Bridges' streak of consecutive games played will continue against the Hornets
Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:19pm
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The Knicks' decision to rest their starters, except Mikal Bridges, in the final game of the regular season showcases their strategic approach to the playoffs.NYC TodayThe New York Knicks will sit several of their starters, including Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Mitchell Robinson, in their final regular season game against the Charlotte Hornets. However, Mikal Bridges, who has the longest active streak of consecutive games played at 633, will start the game and likely only play briefly before being subbed out to preserve his streak.
Why it matters
The Knicks have already clinched the number three seed in the Eastern Conference, so they are resting their key players ahead of the playoffs. Bridges' consecutive games played streak is an impressive feat, and the Knicks are making sure he can continue that streak, even if it means only playing him for a short time in the final game.
The details
The Knicks will be sitting several of their starters, including Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Mitchell Robinson, in their final regular season game against the Charlotte Hornets. However, Mikal Bridges, who has the longest active streak of consecutive games played at 633, will start the game and likely only play briefly before being subbed out to preserve his streak. Last year, the Knicks used a similar strategy, having Bridges start and then immediately foul to take him out of the game.
- The Knicks' final regular season game against the Hornets is on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm ET.
The players
Mikal Bridges
A forward for the New York Knicks who has the longest active streak of consecutive games played at 633.
Jalen Brunson
A guard for the New York Knicks who will be rested for the final game of the regular season.
Karl-Anthony Towns
A center for the New York Knicks who will be rested for the final game of the regular season.
OG Anunoby
A forward for the New York Knicks who is dealing with an ankle injury and will be rested for the final game of the regular season.
Josh Hart
A guard for the New York Knicks who will be rested for the final game of the regular season.
Mitchell Robinson
A center for the New York Knicks who will be rested for the final game of the regular season.
What’s next
The Knicks will face their first-round playoff opponent next week, with the most likely candidate being the Toronto Raptors.
The takeaway
The Knicks are prioritizing rest for their key players ahead of the playoffs, but they are also making sure to preserve Mikal Bridges' impressive consecutive games played streak, even if it means only playing him briefly in the final game of the regular season.
