In Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Mikal Bridges struggled early, missing his first eight attempts and entering the fourth quarter with zero points. However, demonstrating determination, he scored all 14 of his points in the final quarter, leading the New York Knicks in a critical comeback against the Boston Celtics, overcoming a 20-point deficit. Bridges credits his teammates and coaches for their unwavering support and confidence during his challenging performance, highlighting the importance of teamwork in overcoming adversity.
Bridges went 6-of-10 in the fourth quarter and posted all 14 of his points in the final stanza to account for nearly half of New York's 30 points during that stretch.
It was wearing on me a little bit, missing shots I'm trying to win a game, and me missing is not going to help us, Bridges said.
Just everything with my teammates, man, it's really, truly been them just holding me together and keeping me mentally right and just telling me to keep going.
I think [head coach Tom Thibodeau] also just trusting me, coming out in the fourth, running a play for me, putting that confidence in me.
Collection
[
|
...
]