Knicks' Mikal Bridges makes basketball history the NBA has never seen before
Mikal Bridges of the New York Knicks has made NBA history by becoming the first player to appear in two Finals without missing a game. The Knicks secured their spot in the Finals after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Bridges' impressive durability and performance have been key to the team's success this postseason.
- ▪The New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
- ▪Jalen Brunson was named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP, averaging 25.5 points and 7.8 assists per game.
- ▪Mikal Bridges has played 709 consecutive games without missing any time, a first in NBA history.
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