Star Knicks forward Mikal Bridges believes the team’s defense is a step ahead of its offense as the preseason winds down, with two games left before the Oct. 22 opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden.

New York struggled to knock down shots but held the Minnesota Timberwolves to under 38% shooting in a 100-95 overtime win Thursday at The Garden.

While the shots didn’t fall, the Knicks leaned on their defense to stay in control.

“Defensively, I think we’re a little bit more ahead of the offense. At that point, I think it’s more of a pride thing too, trusting your guys and [you] don’t want to get scored on offensively,” Bridges said after finishing with 15 points on 50% shooting in 25 minutes. “And still trying to figure out our spots and guys on offense a li

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