1970-May-08 • NBA Finals Game 7 • Los Angeles Lakers at New York Knicks - Radio

1970 NBA Regular Season . . . . https://retroseasons.com/leagues/nba/...
Game 7. . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/leagues/nba/...
May 8, 1970
Madison Square Garden . https://retroseasons.com/stadiums/mad...
Box Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . https://www.basketball-reference.com/...

Top Players
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1970 Los Angeles Lakers . . . . https://retroseasons.com/teams/los-an...
SF - Elgin Baylor . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/elgi...
PF - Happy Hairston . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/happ...
PG - Jerry West . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jerr...
C - Mel Counts . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/mel-...
C - Rick Roberson . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/rick...
SG - Dick Garrett . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/dick...

1970 New York Knicks . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/teams/new-yo...
SG - Dick Barnett . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/dick...
C - Willis Reed . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/will...
PF - Dave DeBusschere . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/dave...
PG - Walt Frazier . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/walt...
SF - Bill Bradley . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/bill...

Radio Announcers
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Marv Albert . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/marv...

Game Summary
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Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals, held on May 8, 1970, is one of the most iconic games in basketball history, primarily due to the dramatic return of New York Knicks center Willis Reed. The series was between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers. Going into Game 7, the series was tied 3-3, making this game the championship decider.

The most memorable moment came before the game even started. Willis Reed, the Knicks' star player and captain, had suffered a thigh injury in Game 5 and missed Game 6, both of which had significant impact on the team's performance. His status for Game 7 was uncertain. However, in a moment that has since become legendary, Reed limped onto the court during warm-ups, inspiring his team and the crowd. He scored the Knicks' first two baskets, and although he didn't contribute significantly in terms of points for the rest of the game, his presence had a huge psychological impact.

Walt Frazier took the spotlight for the Knicks, delivering a remarkable performance with 36 points and 19 assists. His play, combined with Reed's inspiring presence, led the Knicks to a 113-99 victory over the Lakers. This game was a defining moment for the Knicks, as it secured their first NBA championship.

The game is remembered not just for its on-court excellence, but also for the dramatic narrative and the sheer determination displayed by Reed. It remains a defining moment in NBA history, often cited as an example of leadership and perseverance in sports.

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