Mikal Bridges Drains 0.2-Second 3 to Lift Knicks 105-104 Over Spurs in Game 2
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Updated · Yahoo Eurosport UK · Jun 6
Mikal Bridges Drains 0.2-Second 3 to Lift Knicks 105-104 Over Spurs in Game 2
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Eurosport UK · Jun 6
Summary
0.2 seconds remained when Bridges buried the corner 3, capping a 105-104 Knicks win that evened the NBA Finals against San Antonio.
Four paint touches in 7.5 seconds created that shot, with New York's read-and-react offense repeatedly forcing rotations from Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs' top-ranked defense.
Jalen Brunson, Landry Shamet and OG Anunoby kept the possession alive with quick drives and kick-outs, while Bridges relocated twice before finding space in the left corner.
San Antonio had held New York to 108.8 points per 100 possessions through two Finals games, far below the Knicks' 126.7 pre-Finals rate, underscoring how hard every clean look has become.
Game 2 reinforced New York's belief that its adaptable, flow-based attack can solve elite defenses, though Brunson said the Knicks expect another level from the Spurs in Game 3 on Monday.