Knicks forward Mikal Bridges warns team to stay hungry after 2-0 Finals lead

Knicks forward Mikal Bridges emphasized the need for his teammates to remain hungry and avoid complacency as New York leads the NBA Finals 2‑0, a lead the franchise has not held in 27 years. He recalled his experience with the Phoenix Suns in 2021, when a 2‑0 advantage turned into a series loss, saying “it’s always going to stick with you.”

Bridges urged the squad to treat each game as a fresh start, urging them to “keep playing desperate” and to prevent anyone from “taking your spot.” The team has already set a franchise record with 13 consecutive playoff wins, and Bridges highlighted his personal Iron Man streak of 638 straight regular‑season games as evidence of his consistent effort.

He added that the Knicks’ mindset of treating every win as a 0‑0 series and staying locked in for the next game is key to sustaining the advantage.