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Mikal Bridges emphasizes urgency ahead of Game 3 as Knicks lead Finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 2:25 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Mikal Bridges emphasizes urgency ahead of Game 3 as Knicks lead Finals

Summary

Mikal Bridges and the New York Knicks prepare for Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday at Madison Square Garden, currently leading the NBA Finals 2-0. Bridges reflects on his experience from the 2021 Finals, emphasizing the need for his team to stay focused and treat the series as if it’s still tied at 0-0. He highlighted the lessons learned from his previous Finals defeat with the Phoenix Suns, urging his teammates to play with desperation. Celebrity fan Timothee Chalamet expressed admiration for Bridges' mindset following a recent victory that put the Knicks ahead in the series.

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Status Watch

•Knicks lead NBA Finals 2-0 heading into Game 3 on Monday.
•Mikal Bridges recalls 2021 Finals loss, stresses maintaining urgency.
•Bridges aims to motivate teammates with lessons from past defeat.
•Celebrity fan Timothee Chalamet praises Bridges’ inspirational comments.

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2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Mikal Bridges Draws Inspiration From 2021 Heartbreak As His Knicks Get Close to Winning It All

What they're saying

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The New York Knicks have two players who have been to the NBA Finals once – Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby. Only one of them got to celebrate by the end of the series. Anunoby was part of the Toronto Raptors squad that won the 2019 NBA championship although he did not play in the [...]
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