1969-70 NBA season

The 1969-70 NBA Season was the 24th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the New York Knicks winning the NBA Championship, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals.

[edit] Notable Occurrences

• The NBA All-Star Game was played at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the East beating the West 142-135. Willis Reed of the New York Knicks wins the game's MVP award.
• One of the most memorable sports moments occurred before Game 7 of the NBA Finals as an injured Willis Reed emerged unto the Madison Square Garden floor shortly before tip-off. Although he only played a few minutes, the rejuvinated Knicks beat the Lakers 113-99 to win the championship.

[edit] Final standings

[edit] Eastern Division

[edit] Western Division

C - NBA Champions

[edit] NBA awards

• Most Valuable Player: Willis Reed, New York Knicks
• Rookie of the Year: Lew Alcindor, Milwaukee Bucks
• Coach of the Year: Red Holzman, New York Knicks

• All-NBA First Team:
  • Billy Cunningham, Philadelphia 76ers
  • Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers
  • Walt Frazier, New York Knicks
  • Connie Hawkins, Phoenix Suns
  • Willis Reed, New York Knicks

• All-NBA Rookie Team:
  • Dick Garrett, Los Angeles Lakers
  • Mike Davis, Baltimore Bullets
  • Jo Jo White, Boston Celtics
  • Lew Alcindor, Milwaukee Bucks
  • Bob Dandridge, Milwaukee Bucks

Note: All information on this page were obtained on the History section on NBA.com

[edit] See also

• 1970 NBA Finals
• 1970 NBA Draft