Mikal Bridges believes the New York Knicks might gain an early edge by opening their upcoming playoff series on the road.
Speaking on 28 May 2026, the forward said launching the best-of-seven matchup away from Madison Square Garden could remove pressure and allow the team to seize momentum before the series shifts to New York.
The Knicks will visit their opponent for Game 1, with the exact date and location still to be confirmed by the league.
Bridges added that winning an opener in hostile territory would immediately flip home-court advantage and put additional strain on the opposing team.
The Knicks finished the regular season without home-court rights in the upcoming round, setting up the scenario Bridges now frames as a potential positive.
Source: New York Post
