Ranking Mike Breen’s greatest double ‘bang’ calls: Knicks’ Mikal Bridges joins exclusive list with epic game-winner in OT

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If my math is correct Mikal Bridges’ game-winner for the New York Knicks on Wednesday marked the 10th double “bang” call of broadcaster Mike Breen’s career. Breen is the play-by-play man for the Knicks on MSG Network and for the NBA on ESPN, and the “bang” is a signature of 21st century basketball. The double “bang” is even more rare and calls for an emergency power ranking of all 10 instances in history.

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10. Oct. 20, 2021: Marcus Smart, Celtics at Knicks

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It was opening night, and Breen was a little excited, but he had to make a double “bang” call against his beloved Knicks and for Boston’s Marcus Smart, of all people, in Madison Square Garden. Smart’s game-tying 3 sent the game to the first of two overtimes. The Celtics ultimately lost to the Knicks, 138-134.

9. Dec. 25, 2024: Stephen Curry, Warriors vs. Lakers

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Who wouldn’t love a double “bang” on Christmas and from Stephen Curry, who fittingly is the only multi-time recipient of Breen’s call. A three-timer in that regard. Unfortunately for Curry, this one came in a loss, as he left too much time on the clock for a winning layup from the Lakers’ Austin Reaves.

8. Jan. 27, 2024: Stephen Curry, Warriors vs. Lakers

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It’s OK, since Curry made this game-winner against those same Lakers 11 months earlier. Bonus points for the single “bang” for Klay Thompson earlier in the game. This one was almost too easy for Curry, though.

7. Jan. 19, 2019: Eric Gordon, Rockets vs. Lakers

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Just a wild shot. Eric Gordon…

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Publish date : 2025-03-13 16:01:00

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