1970 NBA Finals
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[edit] Game-By-Game Recap
The first 2 games of the finals was an even matchup as the 2 teams won 1 game apiece. In Game 3 at The Forum, aster 47 minutes and 48 seconds, the game is tied 100 apiece, The Knicks have the ball with 12 seconds left. Dave DeBusschere hit a key shot that put the Knicks the lead, and then with 1 second left Jerry West made an incredible half-court shot to send the game into overtime where the Knicks will prevail.
In Game 4,the Lakers had to win that game and they did, thanks to reserve players Mel Kaus and Johnny Egen. In Game 5, The Knicks worst fear came true, 8 minutes into the game, Reed fell down while tryting to make a shot, Reed got up, but his legs forced him to leave the game. The Lakers led by as many as 16 points, but a scrambling defense and sheer determination to win one for the captain helps New York staged a remarkable comeback, Bill Bradley's clutch shot tied the game at 87 apiece with 7:40 left to play. The Lakers commit 30 turnovers in the game, 19 in the second half, as the Knicks did won for the captain.
But without Willis on the team, the Knicks fell to the Lakers in Game 6, as Chamberlain scored 45 points. The 2 teams headed back to New York for Game 7. For the Knicks, a miracle was desperately needed if they would win their first-ever championship. When Game 7 came, a miracle came, while the players we're warming up for that game, along came Willis Reed and with it, a much needed momentum, Reed's first 2 baskets give the Knicks an early lead. Frazier also played an inspiring game, as he scored 22 points in the first half en route to 35 points on this day. The Knicks didn't look back as they capture their first NBA Championship, and a place in Pro Basketball history.
[edit] Series Summary
| Game | Date | Home Team | Result | Road Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | April 24 | New York | 124-112 | Los Angeles |
| Game 2 | April 27 | New York | 103-105 | Los Angeles |
| Game 3 | April 29 | Los Angeles | 108-111 | New York |
| Game 4 | May 1 | Los Angeles | 121-115 | New York |
| Game 5 | May 4 | New York | 107-100 | Los Angeles |
| Game 6 | May 6 | Los Angeles | 135-113 | New York |
| Game 7 | May 8 | New York | 113-99 | Los Angeles |
Knicks win series 4-3
[edit] Quotes
"Now here Comes Willis... and the crowd is going wild" - New York Knick radio announcer Marv Albert describing Wilis Reed's dramatic entrance prior to Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
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