Mikal Bridges struggled to contain Trae Young most of the night. But he shut him down when it mattered most.

Young bagged an impressive 38 points and provided 19 assists during the Knicks’ thrilling 149-148 triumph over the Hawks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Helping to fuel a fierce Atlanta comeback in the final quarter, he played a key role in pushing the game into overtime.

As the match headed into overtime, it was Jalen Brunson’s clutch shot that ultimately sealed the win for the Knicks with just 11 seconds on the clock. Despite this, Young continued to challenge the Knicks’ lead, displaying great determination and resolve.

But Bridges blocked Young’s floater, and despite the Hawks grabbing the rebound, Georges Niang’s 3-pointer was off and the Knicks survived.

Coach Tom Thibodeau commended Young’s unwavering commitment and relentless effort game after game. Dealing with Young’s screens proved to be a formidable task for the Knicks, demonstrating Young’s impact on the game and his significant role in the team’s success.

Bridges added 11 points.

“Just everybody helping each other trying to win the game,” Bridges said of the final stop. “He’s made it difficult for everybody.”

The wait for OG Anunoby’s return will continue until at least after the All-Star break.

He missed Wednesday’s win, the fifth straight game he’s been out since suffering a non-contact foot sprain during the team’s loss to the Lakers on Feb. 1.

The Knicks listed him as questionable for the game — the same designation he had for Tuesday’s win over the Pacers — and Thibodeau said he was a game-time decision, but Anunoby did not suit up.

He did not warm up on the court prior to the game, so he seemingly wasn’t that close.

It wouldn’t have made much sense to rush Anunoby back for Wednesday’s clash, the Knicks’ last before the break.

Instead, he’ll have another week to recover before the Knicks’ next game, against the Bulls, on Feb. 20.

“It’s day-to-day,” Thibodeau said before Wednesday’s game. “It’s tolerance. Working out, see how he feels the next day, how he responds, so that’s where we are.”

Miles McBride was also listed as questionable and was described as a game-time decision with a rib injury.

He played, but exited the game early with a rib contusion.

Hart pointed his finger right in Niang’s face after the latter missed the potential game-winning shot as time expired in overtime.

It’s unclear what prompted Hart’s reaction, and the Knicks closed the locker room after the game before he could speak.