Mikal Bridges draws on 2021 Finals experience in 2026 series vs Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:59 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Mikal Bridges, playing for the New York Knicks, reflects on his 2021 Finals loss as they face the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 Finals. After a close Game 2 win, Bridges emphasizes the importance of experience and effort in the ongoing series. He aims to capitalize on lessons learned from the past as the Knicks chase their first championship in over 50 years. The key mindset is to treat the upcoming Game 3 as a fresh start, regardless of their current position.
- •Knicks lead Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals after two games.
- •Bridges played a significant role in the previous Finals with the Suns.
- •Knicks maintain a focus on each game as a separate challenge.
- •Bridges is motivated by the memory of losing the 2021 Finals.
- •Upcoming Game 3 is viewed as a 0-0 scenario by the team.
- 4:59 AMYahoo Sports — Mikal Bridges reveals his experience from the 2021 Finals is helping him vs the Spurs
"After a troubling loss in the 2021 Finals to the Bucks, Mikal Bridges wants some redemption, and he is getting it so far in the 2026 Finals.
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