Mikal Bridges Reflects on NBA Finals Experience

Mikal Bridges and the New York Knicks are up 2-0 in the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

What happened?

The Knicks stole both Game 1 and Game 2 on the road, a feat only a few teams have achieved in NBA history.

Mikal Bridges was a member of the Phoenix Suns roster that blew a 2-0 lead in the 2021 NBA Finals.

Past experience

Bridges recalled the experience, saying "I just remember losing four straight" to the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Bucks won four straight games after surrendering an 0-2 series lead to the Suns in the 2021 Finals.

Current series

The Spurs would be the first team to come back from an 0-2 deficit after losing both opening games at home if they manage to win the series.

Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET from New York's Madison Square Garden.

Looking ahead

Mikal Bridges and the Knicks understand that the series is far from over, with Bridges stating "You've got to keep playing desperate and be the more desperate team."

Only five teams have come back from a 2-0 series deficit in NBA Finals history, with the most recent being the 2021 Milwaukee Bucks.

The Knicks will look to maintain their lead and win the series, while the Spurs will try to make a comeback and win their first championship since 2014.

Mikal Bridges and the Knicks are focused on the task at hand, with Bridges adding "It's always going to stick with you" regarding the Suns' blown 2-0 lead in 2021.

The 2026 NBA Finals continue with Game 3 on Sunday, with the Knicks looking to take a 3-0 lead and the Spurs trying to get back in the series.