History is pointing to a Knicks title, but Mikal Bridges has the right message: 'Stay desperate at all times'

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The Knicks hold a 2-0 Finals lead with a historic point differential, positioning them to end a 53-year championship drought. Yet Mikal Bridges is preaching caution. Historical precedent favors New York, teams with 2-0 leads win the title roughly 95% of the time, but Bridges warns against complacency with his message of staying desperate. The Spurs, meanwhile, face an uphill climb to force a Game 7, let alone capture their first title since 2014.