Mikal Bridges is ‘who he is’ — and that was critical to historic Knicks comeback
Mikal Bridges played a crucial role in the New York Knicks' historic comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. His key three-pointers helped the Knicks overcome a 22-point deficit, marking the largest comeback in the franchise's postseason history. Bridges finished the game with 18 points, contributing significantly to the team's 115-104 overtime victory.
- ▪Mikal Bridges scored 18 points on 7-for-11 shooting during the game.
- ▪He made a critical stepback three-pointer with the shot clock expiring to help the Knicks take the lead.
- ▪Bridges' performance was instrumental in the Knicks completing a 22-point comeback, the largest in franchise playoff history.
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New York Knicks Mikal Bridges is ‘who he is’ — and that was critical to historic Knicks comeback By Howie Kussoy Published May 20, 2026, 9:09 p.m. ET Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) puts up a three-point shot over Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) during overtime. Jason Szenes for the New York Post You will remember Landry Shamet’s game-tying shot, dancing around the backboard and rim, turning the audible groan of thousands into one of the loudest roars Madison Square Garden will ever know. You will remember the brilliance of Jalen Brunson, providing his latest reminder why his number will hang in the rafters, scoring 15 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. But the magic couldn’t have cemented into memory without Mikal Bridges.
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