The Los Angeles Lakers faced the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York
for Game 7 of the 1969-70 NBA Finals on May 8, 1970.
The Lakers were in their third consecutive NBA Finals, having lost in 1968 and 69 to
Bill Russell's Celtics.
The Knicks were on the rise.
After early exits from the playoffs in the three previous years, they stormed through
the 1970 season, including 23 wins in their first 24 games and finishing with a 60-22
record.
The Lakers were an older team, with Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, and Wilt Chamberlain all in their
mid-30s.
The core of the Knicks roster was young, including future Hall of Famers Walt Frazier, Bill Bradley,
Willis Reed, and Dave DeBusher all in their 20s.
The first six games of the series were tight, with alternating wins and losses and overtimes
in both games 3 and 4.
This audio recording of Game 7 is from the radio broadcast featuring the legendary announcer,
Marv Albert.
The Knicks are in the lead, and the big question tonight is what is the status of Willis Reed?
The Knicks and Lakers are warming up down on the court.
The Knicks are two hours left, and the Lakers are two hours right.
Everybody in the house looking for Willis Reed.
Willis is not taking part in the warm-up.
And Frankie Blouse shot on the public address to the fence.
Just made an announcement that I did not catch.
And let's see.
It's being written out, Reed will start.
He will start the ball again.
He just received another injection back in the Knicks' clubhouse.
With all heads here at Madison Square Gardens turned toward the area in which the Knicks
and Lakers take the court.
The Knicks are warming up without Willis Reed, but Willis will play, although the crowd here
at the Gardens does not know it as of yet.
How effective Willis Reed will be remains to be seen.
Willis has taken constant treatment for the injured hip.
He says that he will be on the court no matter what.
And it figures tonight again to be an intensive, emotional night of basketball at Madison Square
Gardens.
For the Knicks and the Lakers, it comes down to this.
Who will win the final game of the season?
And on this one game alone, you can almost throw out all previous performance.
And now the crowd is rising.
Here comes Willis Reed.
Reed making his way from the dressing room area out of the court.
And Willis is receiving a standing ovation.
Takes the ball off the foul line.
He jumps and it hits the rim and bounce to the right.
And now Willis will take part in the pregame warm-up.
This here is because Willis just did a couple.
Now he takes some foul shots.
This is the first.
Looks over the back court.
Clips the second one in.
And the crowd roars.
And this will continue right through the pregame warm-up.
You may recall a professional debut of Bill Bradley several years back when he took the
court against the then St. Louis Hawks and received a rousing ovation during the course
of the warm-ups.
Every move was watched, every dribble was watched from the same.
Taking place right here with Willis Reed as he hits another free throw.
So Willis will be in the starting lineup for the New York Knickerbockers.
And the roars that you hear in the background are responses to Willis hitting from the foul line.
As I started to mention, on this one game alone, you can throw out previous performance.
Whoever wins tonight will be remembered.
When we look back years to now on the 1969-70 National Basketball Association season.
The cry of let's go Knicks in the background.
The officials tonight, once again, Andy Rudolph and Richie Powers.
Ed Rush is the alternate.
Taking a look back at this series.
Game number one was played here at the Guiden April 24th.
The Knicks beat the Lakers 124-112.
Game number two at the guard, won by the Lakers 105-103.
Game three in LA, one and overtime by the Knicks.
That's the game that will remain famous for the 63-footer hit by Jerry West
at the end of the game tied in regulation time.
The Knicks won it in the overtime, 111-108.
And the Lakers came back last Friday night to tie the series at 2-2 by beating the Knicks in overtime, 121-115.
The miracle game here at Madison Square Garden last Monday with Willis re-entering his hit
at the eighth minute mark of quarter number one.
Willis was through for the night, but the Knicks, coming from 16 points back, rally to pull out a classic, 107-100.
And then May the 6th in LA, this past Wednesday night, Lakers one up the Knicks,
who played without Willis, red hole for them, feeling that Willis would be in better shape by sitting it out
and waiting for game number seven back here.
So the Knicks went with Nate Bowman, Bill Hoskett, Dave Stoworth against Will Chabalin.
Willis sitting on the bench, and the Lakers won it 135-113.
So we are three and three.
Now John Cundin on the P.A., introducing the starting lineup, first for the Los Angeles Lakers.
At one floor, 12-year veteran out of Seattle University, Elgin Ballard.
At the other floor, a man who's done a tremendous job throughout the playoff, Keith Erickson.
The center, Will Chabalin, well averaging 23.7 against the Knicks over the first six games.
In the back court, the rookie out of seventh Illinois, Dick Garrett.
And at the other guard position, 10-year pro out of West Virginia,
averaging 31.8 during the playoff against the New York Knicks, Jerry West.
The coach of the ball club, Joe Meletti.
And now, the New York Knicks, weighted by a standing ovation number two of the night, and we haven't even begun.
At one floor, Dave Sabochik.
Dave averaging better than 18 against the Lakers in the playoff series.
At the other floor, Phil Bartlett.
Well, it's not kind of a disappointing series against the Lakers.
He's averaging 11.3.
The center, the captain of the ball club, Willis Greaves.
Willis with a 26.8 average against the Lakers.
And Willis is getting a tremendous standing ovation.
And John Coghoun waits before continuing with the introduction.
As the crowd continues to roar for one of three.
They are standing, and they are cheering.
And now, John Coghoun attempts the rest of the introductions.
At the other guard, Walt Frazier and Dick Barnett.
Coach of the New York Knicks, Rod Holton.
The officials, as we mentioned, Mandy Rudolph and Richie Powers.
The cry of let's go Knicks.
The Knicks are on the court.
Now the Lakers break the huddle.
If the Knicks go on to win the World Championship.
By beating the Lakers tonight, our post-game broadcast, our post-game scoreboard show, will originate from the Knicks clubhouse.
If the Knicks are victorious.
Willis Reed and Wilp Shamelin at center court.
And Richie Powers with the basket ball.
Here's the tap.
Controlled by the Lakers.
Erickson cross court to Garrett.
Garrett along the left sideline.
On the corner it goes to Ballas.
Moves left side of the circle.
Top of the key.
Off the screen.
Jump shot.
Rebound.
Left raffle.
New York ball.
Down court to Frazier.
Guarded by West.
Left side of the lane.
Outside Reed.
Jumps from 20.
Quick two.
Lakers coming.
Here is West.
Coming out of the back court against Barnett.
West across the mid-court line.
West to the right side.
Inside sits Shamelin who's bumped as Bradley and Barnett go over to help out.
And a foul is called.
And Shamelin.
Little belied.
He's fouled by Bradley.
Willis looks to be hobbling around as he tests the leg.
And now heads down court.
Shamelin.
On the line for one.
Open a minute of play.
Seventh and finale.
World Series of Basketball.
Foul shot missed but the rebound through the hands of Frazier taken by Shamelin.
Cross court.
Guard on the drive left.
Spinning jump from 10 is missed.
The rebound battled around taken by Shamelin.
And he lays it up and in.
The next for complaining that it should have been a three-second violation.
No call to St. Bradley of the forecourt.
Down the lane.
The ball's knocked out of his hands.
Recovered by Bradley.
Cross court.
Shamelin.
Bradley.
Cross court.
Ten at the ream and a foul is caught.
And Bradley.
We're going to the line.
Bradley lost the ball but recovered.
Try to hit Willis to his right.
Garrett commits the foul.
So that is the first team foul down the Lakers.
And Bradley will go to the line for one shot.
With tied at two.
On field goes by Reed and Shamelin.
Bradley on the line for one.
Flips up at the backboard.
Flips it up at the right hand and it's good.
So the next lead at two.
Shamelin.
on the right side. Got it by DeBusha, holds up the dribble. Inside, Chamberlain. They will
test lead right at the start. Chamberlain battles for position. Cannot find an opening.
Holds the ball, pumps it with the right hand, fires outside to Valda. At the top of the
key, he drives left. Backs it on DeBusha, turns, whistled, offensive foul. Valda commits the
foul. And the Knicks will come out of the backcourt. So the first test of the night
with Chamberlain going against Reed does not pay off for the Lakers. Chamberlain did not
get good position. Barnett to Reed on the forecourt. Right side from 20, jumps. Willis
will hit on his first two. 5 to 2, the Knicks on top. A minute and a half gone by and this
crowd is going wild right at the outset. West to the forecourt. Inside, Chamberlain. Holds
it high over the head. Tries to go cross court. Turns, one hand. It is no good but a hacking
foul is called on Reed. And Willis knew it, no argument on the court. Chamberlain will
go to the line for two shots. The road has improved from the foul line as the series
is full-down. But he is obviously not one of your better NBA foul students. First by
Chamberlain is Hudson. Knicks rated 5 to 2. Two field goals for Reed a foul shot by Bradley.
Here's the second by Chamberlain. Rims to Baskin. Rebound DeBusha. New York ball. Down
court Bradley. Fast break from the Knicks. Bradley on the drive. Left side of the lane.
To Reed on the corner. Outside DeBusha. Cross court Frazier. Good movie. Drive. Stop. Hakes.
Jump. And it is no good. Rims to Baskin but Frazier is fouled. And the Knicks are working
the ball around very smartly. Erickson commits the foul. Frazier will go to the line for
two shots. A minute and 50 gone by in this first quarter. Here's the first of two by
Walms. It is up and good. Knicks 6. Lakers 2. Second free throw by Frazier. Yes. 7-2.
Knicks on top. Garrett. Hooked by Frazier in the backcourt. Frazier goes for the ball.
As Garrett has trouble moving it across. Now moves across to midcourt line. Frazier all
over the ball. Knocked away. Recovered by Garrett. Loose to the corner. Hands to Erickson. The
Knicks are pressing early. Inside it goes as Erickson makes his move on Bradley. Hems off
to play. Jumpers short. Rebound. Frazier. New York ball. Down court. Bradley across
the midcourt line. Cross court. The push from one hand. Yes. The Knicks 9. Lakers 2. And
the Lakers call for time. The Knicks looking very sharp right at the start. And of course
we are very early with 9.42 remaining in this first quarter. The score. The New York Knicks
9. The Los Angeles Lakers 2 with the time up. Way back in. Lakers to the forecourt. Erickson
at the foul line. Cross court to Baddow. The crowd roars defense. Back the other way to
Erickson on the right side. Inside. Chaplin. He fakes. He turns. Soup shot is no good.
Rebound to Erickson. Hooked away but he recovers. Hooked the ball high over the head. Cross
court. Baddow who is open. A jump from 20 is good. And the Knicks lead by the score of
9-4. Lakers having their problems getting the ball to West. Barnett to the forecourt.
Along the right sideline. He's got it by West. Holds the ball high over the head. Cross court
Frazier at center court. Midway between the sidelines. Top of the key to Bradley. He turns.
Jumps from 20 and hits. Knicks are having a real hot first quarter. They now lead 11-4.
Bradley with three points. Lakers to the forecourt. Erickson moves it across against Bradley.
Along the left sideline as Bradley goes for the ball. Erickson holds up. Tight defense
by the Knicks. Now he hands to West and a troubling violation is called and the Lakers do not like the call.
Erickson could not release the ball and he dragged the pivot foot. The Knicks take over on the turnover.
8-44 remaining first quarter. Knicks out of the back court. Frazier races to the top of the key.
Now holds up the dribble. Cross court. It goes to the Buescher. Inside. Barnett. He turns.
He fakes. The ball is knocked out of his hands by Baddow. Down court. Erickson. Erickson is caught by
Frazier. Holds up the dribble. Cross court. West down the lane. Running one-hander is good.
Jerry West driving shot down the lane. 11-6 the score. The Knicks on top. Frazier.
Holds it across against Garrett. He's along the left sideline with the left-hand dribble.
Turns it back. Beautiful fake. Facts the baseline. Jumps. It is blocked. What a foul to call.
Garrett had part of the ball and had part of Frazier's hand. And Garrett commits his second.
That is team foul number three on the Lakers. Knicks have been hit with two. And Frazier was out of the line for two shots.
Walters two for two. From the foul line. Knicks with a five-point lead. Here's the first. It is off the front rim and drops through.
12-6. The Knicks have led all the way. Here's the second free throw. Good.
Knicks 13 and the Lakers 6. Ballot out of the back court against the Buescher with the right-hand dribble across the mid-court line.
Right there by the Buescher. Along the right sideline. He backs to the top of the key. Now cuts to his right.
Continues to the baseline. Does not have the shot. Outside to west. Great puck by Barnett. He fakes. Now jumps. Hits the front rim. Bounce off.
Rebound to Buescher. A hit to Barnett. Fast break for the Knicks once again. Barnett leaps to Buescher inside. Turn around one-handed.
Oh! Beautiful pass from Barnett to Buescher. And the Knicks lead it 15-6.
They try to blow the Lakers out of it. Really tough defense. They're running. Tapping the ball around well.
Now the Lakers in the forecourt. Inside. Shave-a-in. Has the ball knocked away and taken by Reed as the Buescher got his hand on the ball.
Down court. Bradley along the right side of the forecourt. Hands to Buescher. He fakes. Now he tries. The ball's knocked out of his hands.
Picked up by the Buescher. In the corner by that smuggled ball. The Buescher takes it back. To Barnett.
The Knicks are massaging for the shot. Inside. Reed cross-court pass stolen by the Lakers. Down court west ahead of the field. He drives.
Shot is won by Frazier but Chamberlain with the follow. Dunsit. Frazier with the pretty block. But Chamberlain right behind him.
Ground in the play. 15-8. Mixed out top. Pass to Reed at the high post. Willis from the foul line now goes cross-court to Bradley.
Comes around the pick. Drive. Pass. Chamberlain underhands a rebound.
Play made by Bradley. And the Knicks lead at 17-8. 6.45 remaining in this first quarter. Garrett across the mid-court line.
Garrett guarded tightly by Frazier. On the right side to Barlow. Puts it on the floor. Drives left off the pick from the foul line.
He jumps and hits. Elgin Barlow with the second field goal. 17-10. Mixed by Seven.
DeBusher to the far court. DeBusher to the top of the key. Cuts to his right off the pick. Picked up on the switch by Erickson. One bounce to Bradley.
Drives to the baseline. Does not have the shot. Cross-court bonnet. Jumper from 20. Hits the rim. Bounds off. Rebound is batted around.
Whips it on the play and a foul is called. It is a loose ball foul on the Knicks. And the Lakers will come out of the backhawks.
Down on Reeve. That is Willis' second. Team foul number three on the Knicks. Mixed by Seven. West to the forecourt.
Bumbles the ball. Looses to DeBusher. Across the mid-court line. Cross-court or toes to Barlow. Jumps from the side.
It is no good. It rims the basket. The rebound is grabbed by Frazier. Good hustle. He turns. Jumps.
15 feet on left side. Frazier hitting. As he hustled after that loose ball. That converted 19-10. The Knicks on top. Garrett on the drive.
Across the length. Pulls up for the jumper. That is around. It drops through. Garrett cutting to his left. 19-12 the score.
Knicks on top. Bradley to the forecourt. He spins on Erickson. Outside to Busher. Off the pick. One hand. Hits.
21-12. Redhawks shooting by the Knicks here in the first quarter. Five and a half romantic of the quarter. Garrett moves it across with the right hand dribble.
Cross-court pass to Erickson. Hands to West. West pulls to his right. To the baseline. He turns and jumps. It is no good. Rebound.
Battle around. Taken by Erickson. Short jump. Good. Erickson 10 feet on right side.
This first field goal. 21-14 the score. Knicks by 7. Frazier to the forecourt. Nears field by Garrett. Now Frazier behind the back dribble.
He drives west. Turns and jumps. And hits. And he is fouled. Hits at the top. And Clarence to Knicks number 3.
That is field foul number 4 on the Lakers. And Frazier will go to the line to try for the three point play. Frazier now with 8 points. Foul shot good.
And the Knicks lead it 24-14. Knicks lead it the ball game by the Knicks. 4.55 remaining. First quarter. West against Barnett.
Closing across the mid-court line with the right hand dribble. Along the left sideline. Now he cuts to his right. Backs in. Pulls the bucket.
Spins away. Fakes and jumps. And hits as he banks it in. Field goal number 2 for West. 24-16 the score. Knicks on top. New York ball.
Caboosha. Right side. Caboosha moves to the right side of the circle. One bouncer. So Bradley back to the basket. Outside to Reed for a jumper that hits the rim.
Bounce out. Rebounded by Chamberlain in the lane. Hands to Garrett. He hands to West. West out of the back court against Barnett. Almost lost the dribble.
Now the Lakers can shed that Barnett. Pushed him into the back court. West still with the ball. He tried. And stops. From 15 a jumper.
Is around and out. Rebound by Reed. Too much English on the basketball. Down court Frazier. Across the mid-court line. Cuts to his left.
Garrett playing with the free fouls. Now stops and jumps. West. Frazier is having a tremendous first quarter. His third field goal. He has 11 points.
6 by 10. 26-16. And of course Garrett must be careful with the free personal fouls. Laker ball inside Chamberlain. Bombs the ball in the right hand.
Puts it on the floor. Turns. Jumps. No good. Rebound Frazier. Out of the back court on the fast break once again. Frazier to the top of the key.
On the left side the busher. From 20. Jumper. No good. Rebound. Flatted around. Taken by Bradley. Outside. Flatted off the screen. Jumps. Yes!
28-15. And here come the Lakers out of the back court with 3 minutes and 20 seconds. Remaining in quarter number 1.
Baylor to the right side of the lane. Baylor to the top of the key. Now holds up the dribble. We get a whistle. And Richie Powers makes the call. Foul against the Knicks.
The busher committed the foul. That is his first, fourth team foul on the Knicks. And it's not clear to play. Apparently the busher caught on a switch with West.
Pushed him to West. We're going to the line. Here's the foul shot. It is good. And the Knicks now lead it 28-17. 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
Remaining in this first quarter. It should be interesting to see the shooting percentages in the first quarter by the Knicks.
Frazier in the fourth. On the left side the busher. He sets. It's not cute. He climbs right. He sets the foul on the left side. Cut to his left off the pick.
At the baseline post. The read outside. Bradley. One hand foul. Is short. Rebound. Garret. Garret holds the ball high over the head.
Then flips it across court to Erickson. The fans folding their court. Garret walks in the forecourt to Baller. On the right side. Inside to Chamberlain.
Working against Reed. He has room. Now he turns. Scoop shot is no good. And the rebound is taken by the busher. Ahead to Frazier. A 3 on 3 to Bradley.
Top of the key. Pulls up for the jumper. That is Huck.
80-17. Knicks on top. 2 and a half minutes. Relating on the first quarter. West across the mid-court line. Bradley with 7 points. West to the left side. Lottie. Double team spins away for the jump. That's good.
30-19. And now the Knicks call for time. With 2 minutes and 19 seconds.
Remaining on the first quarter. The Knicks are off to a tremendous start. Leading the Lakers. 30-19. Marv Albert at Madison Square Garden. 2-19 remaining.
First quarter. Knicks lead at 30-19. And the Knicks were told as it 12-17 from the floor to this point. Lakers 9-19. New York ball as we resume. Bradley left side of the circle.
Cuts right off the screen. Jumps from 25. That is so good. And the rebound is taken by Chamberlain. Lakers coming out of the backcourt. Moving from left to right.
Shooting at the basket. 2-0-0 right as West goes in across against Barnett. West along the left sideline. Back to the basket. A one-bounce cross-court at the guard.
Holds it high over the head. Inside. Chamberlain reeds with the 2-person foul. Chamberlain with the ball. Locked away by Bradley. Chamberlain recovers. Holds the ball.
Hands to Erickson from the side. A jump is good. Keep Erickson. Albert Knicks trying to fast break a fuller pass of Bradley down the court. Looses from behind to Erickson.
Erickson knocks the ball out of his hands. Taken by West to the forecourt. To the foul line for a jumper. That is so good. The rebound is picked up. It's no good. And a foul is called.
It is a loose ball foul against Rick Chamberlain. The pusher had position and Chamberlain pushed him.
A minute and a half remaining in this first quarter. Knicks by 9, 50 to 21. And now the Lakers are over the foul limit so the pusher will go to the line for 2.
Dave with 3 field goals for 6. Bradley has 7 points. Reed hitting on his first 2 has 4. Frazier the high man with 11. Barnett with a field goal for 2.
West leading the Lakers to this point with 7. Chamberlain has 2 field goals for 4. First by the pusher is good. Dave now with 7. Here is the second. It is good.
32-21 Knicks by 11. The biggest lead has been 12. Bailer across the mid-court line against the pusher. Bailer along the right sideline. Now against Broome. He's too deep for the shot.
Inside Chamberlain so they help out. The ball knocked away. Scoop is good. Chamberlain scooping over Reed. 32-23. Now the Knicks to the forecourt. Knicks on top. They've run all the way.
Frazier left side of the lane. A minute and 5 to go. He jumps from 20 and hits. What a first quarter. So on Frazier. He now has 13 points. 34-23.
And Garrett has to remain capital with the 3 personals. West to the forecourt. It's back to Frazier. 3 on 2 for the Knicks. Frazier behind the back pass. Back to Frazier. Inside Bradley.
Frazier 86-23. Knicks by 13 with 40 seconds in the corner. West to the forecourt. Along the left sideline. Looking on Barnett. Bubbles the dribble but a foul is called. Barnett pushed west as he moved by him. That means the Knicks are over the foul of them and are number 5 in this first quarter.
So west will go to the line for 2 shots. The Knicks right now with a 13 point lead. Out there's their biggest lead of the game. Barnett committing his first. West on the line for 2. Another one score in the NBA this year with an average of 31.2. He's 31.8 in his playoff series.
Hits the first. Second is in and out. Rebounded by the Butchers. Knicks by 12. The Knicks have the ball. Half a minute remaining in the corner. Frazier to the forecourt. Lives on Garrett. To the foul on his face. And jumps. And hits.
38-24. The Knicks are on top. Frazier now with 15 points. Erickson to the forecourt. Along the left sideline with 15 seconds in the quarter. Erickson. Fierce to his left. Now hands to Garrett. Garrett. Got it by Frazier. First to the corner. Inside. Chamblin. Works on Reed. He turns. Scoop is no good. Rebound to Butcher. 4 seconds to go. Down court to Bradley. Bradley on the run.
The cross court pass did not realize the time was running out. The Butchers now handling the first quarter. It has been a sensational first quarter for the New York Knicks. The score after one. The Knicks 38. And the Lakers 24.
Frazier with a sensational first quarter scoring 15 points. Was 5 for 5 from the floor. 5 for 5 from the foul line. The Butchers was 4 for 5 from the floor. And 1 for 1. They're at a 2 for 2 from the foul line for 10 points.
Bradley has 7. Reed has 2 field goals for 4. And Barnett had a field goal for 2. And you get the feeling no matter what Willis Reed does out there, just his presence on the floor can do the job against the Lakers.
But still very early. The Knicks coming off a red hot first quarter. Leading by the 14 points. And a lot of time remaining of course. Mike Reed has come on now replacing Dick Barnett who leads with a field goal for 2.
Rick Garrett, 3 personal fouls at all. Remains in the game. He has had his problems against his former teammate at 7 and an eye. While Frazier now the tip control by the Lakers. Garrett moves it across to Erickson. Erickson now hands to West. Met by Reed and is pushed by Reed. So West will go to the line for one shot.
With now covering West in replacing Barnett. West has 3 field goals, 2 for 3 from the foul line for 8 points. Foul shot by West is good. And the Knicks now lead it 38 to 25.
20 minutes of play. Second quarter. Reed to the forecourt. Along the right sideline. East being covered by West. Drives left. Cross court to Buescher on the left side. Inside it goes to Bradley. He hands to Reed at the top of the key. Willis holds it high over the head. Now snaps it. Cross court to the Buescher. One hand.
And Dave is on from long range. 30 feet out right side. To Buescher now with 12 points. 40 to 25. The Knicks on top. West to the forecourt. Along the left sideline. Battling with Reed. Backs in toward the hoop. Outside it goes. But turns past to West. He drives. Does not have the shot. Right defense. Inside chamber.
Right play to the next Buescher. The center left to right pass to Bradley. Drive. Takes it up the hoop. 42 to 25. Tough defense by Reed. Good up that play as West threw the ball away. Now the Lakers out of the backcourt. Garrett across the next court line.
Right play. Fight by Buescher. Drives along the sideline. Drives down the line. Then throws it up into Buescher. But a foul is called. Foul against the Knicks. Now the Knicks do not like the call. So Garrett will go to the line. Let's see if they call it in the end.
Buescher commits the foul. But if he's first. They say in the end. On a continuation situation as Buescher grabs him as he went by. Garrett continues to throw up the one hander on the run that missed. And Garrett hits the first. He now has three points.
A minute seven down by second quarter. Knicks with the big lead. 42 to 26. Second foul shot by Garrett is to it. And the Knicks now lead 42 to 27. The Knicks are running. Which is something they have not been able to do against the Lakers every game.
Here's a jumper by Frazier from the side that finally misses. So Walton misses his first of the evening. Rebounded by Chamberlain. And the Lakers moving across. Erickson cross court to West on the drive. Left side of the second on the corner to Garrett. Garrett bubbles the dribble. Then holds up. Keep it on the sideline. Does not have the shot. Outside to the top of the key. Erickson holds it high up on the head. Cross court it to Ose to Hester. Now inside to Chamberlain. He turns. Scoop shot. Way off the mark. Rebound. Re-holds the ball. And hands to De Buescher. De Buescher slowly out of the backcourt. Across the left-court line. Top of the key. Hacks the Bradley. Drive left.
In the corner to Frazier. Frazier turns. Does not have the shot. Returns to Bradley. Top of the key. Reed. He jumps from 20. Subjected rebounder though by Bradley. Outside to Reed. Cross court it to Ose. Bradley. What happens?
44-27. Next in command of the Lakers. What a puck it over. A magnificent exhibition. Put on by the New York Jets. 9.59 remaining in the first half. The score. The next 44. And the Lakers.
27. 9.59 remaining. First half. The next 44. The Lakers. 27. The high-court man Walt Frazier with 15. And the Lakers come out of the backcourt. And the next continue to Quest.
Reed all over West as he moves it across the next-court line. Reed rarely giving up problems as West banks into the fire line. Outturn. Does not have the shot. Outside guard. Jumper from 25. No good. And the rebounder's grabbed by De Buescher. Ahead it goes to Reed. Down court Frazier on the drive. He pulls up for the jumper that runs from Aska.
Rebound is batted around. It's loose taken by Garrett of the Lakers. He pulls up one down court. That is here. They're accepted by De Buescher. Fast quick to the next of McRubbergrass. Leeds. Reed driving shot. He's dead. De Buescher. They're in. 46-27 of the Knicks. By 19. And they are running. The Lakers off the court.
Passed it to the fourth court. And on the right side. He drives right. Does not have the shot. Now turned inside. Chamberlain. Back to the basket. Throws inside to Ellison. It was all along for the easy layup. So somebody lost this man.
On the exchange. Nine minutes for that first half. 46-29 of the Knicks on top. Frazier very slowly moving across on the left side to Bradley. Looks to Maker's move and goes cross court to Reed on the right side. Reb. He drives. Hands to Bradley. One hand. Rebound is grabbed off by the Lakers.
Down court it goes to Gantz. Lakers now breaking to the fourth court in a hurry. Garrett does not have the shot. Deep in the corner. He throws inside. Chamberlain cannot reach it if intercepted by Bradley. Bradley out of the back court. Good rear to his left. Across the mid-court line. Hits Reb in the corner. He sets. And he shoots. And he hits. Reb from deep in the corner. 48-29 of the Knicks on top. Eight minutes and 20 seconds remaining in this first half. Ellison across the mid-court line. Ellison along the right side. By De Heshton. He drives onto Buescher. Does not have the shot. Bubbles the ball. Turns and jumps.
It is off the rim and over the rebound. Is back kept. Taken by Riddon. Riddon has trouble with Hasterton. Hooks it ahead of him. Protects the ball. Gets to Frazier. Frazier cross court. Riddon in the corner to Buescher. A quick break. Gets ahead of the fan. One hand. It is over shot. And rebounded by Chamberlain. Reboot the hands up. As Chamberlain flips down court to West. West to the top of the key. Pulls up for the jumper. That is good. Line drive jumper by West. 25 feet out left side. 48-31 of the Knicks on top. As Dave Stoworth gets set to report in for the Knicks. 7-40 remaining. Second quarter. Frazier.
He drives to the base line. He jumps. Hits the rim. Bounds around and out. And rebounded by the Lakers. Out of the backcourt. He comes. Stoworth by Frazier. He drives ahead of the field. Way up. Is around. And he is through. And he is powering up the play.
And Frazier will go to the line to try for the three point play. Yes. And a jump. West commits the foul. The Knicks down lead it 50-31. As Frazier has chosen this night to have one of his greatest ball games as a New York Knicks.
Dave Stoworth comes out. Replacing Dave DeBushes who leads with 12. Frazier with 6 field goals. Pass to the foul line. Now making 6 as he hits the free throw. And Waldo with 18 points.
51-31. The Knicks by 20. As the Knicks continue to press to the backcourt. With all over West. We've worked them all away. West bubbles it in. The Knicks go in line and they call a flip backcourt. He was in the forecourt and then he steps to the backcourt. And the Knicks will take over.
Incredible defense by the Knicks. They are doing it all. As Dick Barnett reports back in. Replacing York. Frazier and Frazier gets a standing ovation. Rear and bounce to Barnett. Barnett to the top of the key. Fears right. Cross-court Stoworth to the corner. Chucks from 20 and hits.
53-31. 7-0-5 relating in this first half. As the Knicks are rolling it up. And what has to be a tremendous surprise. Erickson to the corner. Hems in. One bounce to Sir Chamberlain. Backs it on. He turns. Scoops. It is his.
Sir Chamberlain. It is not his fault. He is only a day part. 53-33. Knicks on top. And they get stepped to come out of the backcourt. But Dick Barnett has detected a wet spot on the floor.
Sir Rudolph takes care of it. Now hands it out to Stoworth. And Stoworth takes the ball. And it is burned. Gives to Barnett. Barnett switching hands on the dribble. Moves it across. Top of the key. It goes to Reid. Woodruff protects the ball away from Chamberlain. Outside. Stoworth. Best does not shoot. Backs in. Then cross-court. It goes to Reid.
Along the right sideline. He hands to Barnett. He drives west. To the foul line. Picked up by Chamberlain. Down the label. The running hook. And it is good. Barnett hooking and hitting over Chamberlain. 55-33. Johnny Egan who just reported in for the Lakers. Moves it across. Hems in by Reid.
Cross-court to west as Kazzie Russell gets set to report it. Inside. Chamberlain holds the ball high over the head. Puts it on the floor. Does not have the shot. It's passed. Moves it by Barnett. Cross to the mid-court line. Along the right sideline. Whistles on the play.
And maybe Reid off makes the indication. It is a foul against the LA Lakers. It is a back-court foul. Cross to get Joey Wood. So Barnett will go to the line. Kazzie Russell reports him replacing Bill Bradley.
Bill leaves with five field goals. One for the line for 11. 6-0-8. Remaining second quarter. The Knicks lead at 55-33. First five on it is good. Knicks now with five points.
That's the motion for the second that holds back. And everybody comes to tongue so they'll do it again. Barnett does this quite frequently. Looks like an old world trotter trick. Here's the second. It is quick. 57-33. And let's see the Knicks have not missed a foul shot.
Six minutes remaining. First half. Egan to the forefoot against Wiggins. Egan along the right sideline. Fullison inside to Chabal and palms the ball with the right hand. Outside it goes to West. Spins away for the jump. That is no good. But he's fouled by Barnett.
That is team foul number three of the Knicks. Second on Barnett. Joe Mullaney continues to shuffle. Now John Tristband comes out replacing Keith Erickson. A lead with three field goals for six.
Barnett and Heshten up front. Campbell in the center. West and Egan in the back court. Jerry Wink with four field goals. Three for four. The foul line. A total of 11. Get set for the first. It is good.
57-34. Second foul shot is good. So the Knicks now lead it 57-35. Knicks lead 24 points. Lakers never led. Knicks right from the start and they are putting on an exhibition. New York ball. Reid on the right side to Rupp.
Rebound on the hop. It is ran by West. West out of the back court for the Lakers. Lakers shooting at the basket. Two-hour right. Cross court to Egan in the corner to Heshten for a jump. That is way short. Rebounded by Russell. As he flips ahead to score. Across the mid-court line along the left sideline. In the corner it goes to Barnett. Holes the ball. He is picked up by the bigger man Heshten. Now the Knicks set up. Barnett drives right. Sides to the foul line. Down the line. A running one. It is good. It is a big accident. 59-35. Now the Lakers out of the back court. Tristband leads. Campbell in the behind.
He goes back and goes. Tristband hooks the ball on the floor. Turns and jumps. It is off the back rim. No good. Rebound. Reid. Reid out of the back court. From the left-hand dribble. Reid across the mid-court line. A pass down.
From Barnett. From Barnett. He jumps. It is over. Off the back of the rim. Rebound. Reid. In the corner to Russell. Side jump. Rims for the basket. Rebound to the left. Taken by Tristband. Hucked out of the hand.
Saved it outside. Reid. Cross-court pass stolen by Heshten. Wakes ahead of the field. Chased by Whitten. Driving way up his dirt. Happy Heshten off the field. 59-37. Knicks by 22. Four and a half remaining in this wild first half of basketball. New York ball. Russell at the top of the key.
Kazi-5 left. Does not have the shot. Picked up by Chamberlain. Cross-court. Reid. He jumps. Rims to the basket. Rebound. Chamberlain. Chamberlain holds the ball. Puts cross-court to Egan. Egan guarded at the back court by Russell. Now puts it on the floor. Comes across. Egan. Along the right side line of the forecourt. A pass to Tristband. Inside it goes to Chamberlain. Back outside to Egan. Puts it on the floor. Then he jumps. No good. Rebound is taken by Tristband. Misses the easy layup. It is back tapped and knocks away by Storward. Loose on the floor. A bottle for the Barnett. A record of the jump ball.
With Russell and Egan driving the loose ball at the top of the key at the Laker end. Now the Knicks call for time with four minutes, four seconds remaining in this first half. The Knicks 59. The Lakers 37.
Marv Albert at Madison Square guards with four minutes and four seconds remaining in the first half. And the Knicks, who have done it all tonight in this first half, lead the Lakers 59-37.
Tough, tough defense. Tremendous shooting all around. They have not missed a foul shot. They've missed very few from the floor. Great shooting for Storward. It must be around 65-70.
The tap controlled by the Lakers Tristband in the forecourt. Holds the ball to Johnnett by Russell. Puts it on the floor. Moves it to Barnett. Down court with driving on West. Down the left.
Oh, knocked away. We're coming by Ridd. Shot is knocked away by the foul. A score. Tristband catching Ridd from behind. Committed the foul.
West made a good play to battle Ridd now. And that is team foul number three. And the Lakers, Stistband commits his first. Mike Ridd with two field goals for four. On the line for two with three-five-three remaining in the second quarter.
The play by Mike is no good. And that is the first foul shot of the game this five minutes. Next lead by 22. Here's the second. It is good. The Lakers, 37. Now Egan against Ridd.
Moving across with the right-hand dribble. Egan holds up the dribble at center court. Cross court to West. Being guarded by Barnett. West with the ball on the floor. Here's White.
And he holds up. West is in play. Very tough by Barnett. Inside to Chabal and back to West. Puts on the floor. Cross court Egan. Inside it goes to Heston. His driving shot is locked by Storworth. And he's tied up on the play.
A pretty move by Dave Storworth. Oh, Brasier now reports back in. Replacing Mike Ridd. Relief for five. Brasier. With a total of 18 points to high-mountain again.
Heston and Storworth on the top. It is battled around. Taken by the Lakers. Heston jumper is no good but a foul is called. And Heston will go to the line.
Nick Stewart not likes the call. That's...no, hold it. Nick's holding it the other way. Let's see. Mendy Rudolph says the other way. And it'll be Nick's ball coming out of the back court. And I did not get that call. Now it wasn't a loose ball foul. Apparently Heston travels. So the Knicks to the forecourt. Forward top of the key against Heston.
Heston holds up the dribble. Hands to Brasier. Five left. Is the ball knocked away but he is fouled by Egan. And this is a very tough defensive assignment for Johnny Egan. Who is listed at six foot but maybe five-eleven. And Brasier who goes six-three-six-four.
Brasier puts Garrett on the bench with three personal fouls. One shot for Brasier coming up. Brasier looking for point number 19. And as Brasier gets set to shoot the ball, Richie Fox takes it out of her hand. And now gives it back to him as the folks line up. Three-seventeen remaining in the second quarter.
Now the foul shot by Clyde Brasier. It is up and good. 61-37. Lakers out of the back court. West against Barnett. As Barnett has been picking West up in the back court. West along the left side out of the forecourt. Inside Chamberlain. Chamberlain puts it on the floor. Turns. Jumps. It is no good but a foul is called. And the foul is against Reed. Red hole has been claiming that Chamberlain bumped Reed. The matter is number three on Willis.
Three-oh-five remaining in the second quarter. Fourteen foul on the next. And now Nate Bowman gets set to report it. And the fans are on their feet. Willis-Reed receives a standing ovation.
Willis playing with the bad hit. Took a shot before the game. And Chamberlain's push does not hit anything. Wait a moment. A violation is called. Apparently the mix. Too many men on the court.
A few coming but it really does not matter. The second foul is short. Bowman has come on to Reed. Fowler now comes on. Replacing Pressman. And Pressman is about to score. Chamberlain is ultra-six in the par line. Third attempt missed.
Three-bound Bowman. Hands to play. Good down court. Russell on the floor it goes. That he holds. Outside Stowell. Hips the ball on the floor. Around the pick from Russell. Then throws to Kaz at the top of the key. He drives left. Whistled on the play. And a foul is called.
On the Lakers. Hips they caught it the other way. Offensive foul on Stowell. And Stowell is trying to set up a pick. But he was moving. As he tried to set Kaz free. So the Lakers take over. 250 for that second quarter. West to the fourth. Next rate is 61-37. Inside Chamberlain. He's quick from behind by Bowman. And Chamberlain will go on the line for two shots because the Knicks are now over the foul limit. It's wild. It's elegant. It is Cougar for 1970.
Substitution now for the Lakers. Keith Erickson reports back in. Replacing Gurney Egan who did not score. Knicks go with Frazier and Bonnet. In the back court Russell and Stowell at the front. Bowman the center. With the Knicks hold on and win the ball again and become the world champion.
We will originate our post game scoreboard show from the Knicks clubhouse. It's the Knicks are victorious. First by Chamberlain Cougar. Nothing to 7. Now the second. It is up. And good. 61-38 to score. Knicks out of the back court. To Russell in the corner. Outside of Joe Sabana. From 20 he jumps. Hits the front rim. Bounce out. Rebound is tapped. From 4 to Russell side. Jump. Yes. And Cursey hits on it for 63-38.
And this comes out of the back court. Across the mid-court line. Along the left sideline against Bonnet. This has shades of the game 5 against the Bucks. A jumper by Bader is so good. Rebound of the corner. Grabbed by Russell. Game 5 in which the Knicks dropped over the Bucks with a game in which the Knicks rolled it up.
Head of the foul circle. Back outside Russell. Jump from 25 to short. Rebound in the lane is tapped by Chamberlain. Ahead it goes now to Erickson. It turns it back the other way. Second by West. Goes it across along for that sideline. Get your picks to start using. Continues to dribble against Bonnet.
Now backs in to the baseline with a jumper that rims Sebastian. Baleefat is batted around. Bonnet has done a good job against Chamberlain as he taps it over to Frazier. Across the mid-court line. Down the lane by Frazier. Layup is. Frazier with a hard driving layup going all the way through.
The Knicks now lead it 65 to 38. A minute and a half remaining in this first half. Lake to ball. Half-time of the ball. 35 left. The ball is knocked away. Throw it by Bonnet. Russell with the ball. A little fast wicket. 3 on 2. Casie 1-1. Crossed it across to Frazier. Back outside to Russell. He drives left. Down the lane. Whistled on the play.
And a 3-second violation. Called on the Knicks. Now time out has been called by the New York Knicks with a minute 18 remaining in the second quarter. The Knicks 65. The Lakers 38 when we resume.
The Knicks remain the same. Russell and Stowell with Epsa forward. Bonnet to center. Bonnet and Frazier in the backcourt. And they've the stakers come out to do a good job against Chamberlain. Left to the forecourt. Along for that sideline. Cross front Erickson. Top of the key. Back the other way to Baylor.
Frazier. He's ahead of the field. Chief driving. Down the lane. Layup for serve. And Salah loses to Frazier. And Mr. Frazier is all over the court. 23 points to Frazier. The Knicks lead by 29-67-38. Left to the forecourt. Left side of the circle. He's double-teamed. Outside to Erickson. He drives down the lane. A running one-hander is knocked away by the foul. A call. And Erickson will go to the line. And a 3-2. With the Knicks. Over the foul of it. Stowell with the foul.
On Monday night. This coming Monday. Boxing returns to Madison-Spargott. Hits two. 67-40. New York ball. Frazier. Left side of the lane. In the corner to Stowell with 35 seconds in the quarter. Back to Frazier. Cross court. Chip moment. A one-hander to the foul line. And Foreman hits from the foul line on his first field. Six feet on 40. Knicks on top. 20 seconds in the quarter. Left to the forecourt. Inside Chamberlain. Double-teamed. Palms to ball. Outside it goes. To Fowler.
Frazier to center court. Recovers. Leads Erickson to the corner. Tries to get inside. And is knocked away by Russell. Stowell with a touch to save but he stepped out. So with seven seconds remaining in the second quarter. The Lakers will throw it in from underneath their own baskets.
Both front line-up is Erickson. Awakes the ball from Andy Rudolph. Now Erickson throws to Stowell who breaks for the back. He fires up a hook that is best rebound. Chamberlain is still at uncontested. Two seconds to go. Foreman in bounds. They cannot get the shot off. A fantasy. End of the first half.
Another standing first half by the New York Tech with the score. The next 69. And the Lakers. 42.
So Leeds remains on the bench. As we get set for the start of quarter number three. Ritchie Powers getting set to throw the ball over the air. The ovation is for Willis Leeds. Willis did not take part in the three second half warm-up.
Willis was back in the dressing room taking another shot. Now Willis hits the center court replacing Nate Foreman and he waves to the crowd as the crowd stands and cheers. Now the pass. Confirmed by the Lakers. Lakers shooting at the basket. Two-hour left. The next shooting two-hour right. West to the forecourt. Right side of the lane jumper is good.
69. 44. The next on top. Barnett across the midcourt line. He's left there by West. Barnett to center court. Cross court Frazier. Frazier appears to his right. Flies to the baseline. Pass the basket outside. Barnett side chop. In and out. And the rebound is taken by the Lakers. West across the midcourt line. Leeds battle down the lane. A return pass driving shot by Erickson to Smith.
First whistle on the play and a foul is called on the next. Erickson will go to the line for two shots. Opening minute of play. Third quarter as Frazier commits the foul. That is his second. Erickson with three field goals. Two for three from the foul line.
69. 44. Nick's on top. First by Erickson to Smith. And the Lakers are having a time of it from the line. They're now ten for twenty from the free throw line. Second foul shot off the front rim and drops through.
69. 45. Nick's on top. And the next come out of the backcourt. Frazier. Lose it across against West. But on the left sideline. Moves to the corner. He's doubled. Teams go pressing and floored down by the Lakers. In the corner Bradley from a jumper that rims the basket. Rebound Valla. Dribbles out of the pack. Foot to West. Across the midcourt line. To the top of the key for the jumper that is no good. And the rebound of the lane is taken by DeBuscher. DeBuscher dribbles out of the backcourt. Down court Frazier. Along the left sideline. Behind the backcourt. He drives left. A pass behind the backcourt. Bradley. A jumper is around the line.
He's out. The rebound is back tapped. Taken by Barnett at the top of the key. Mears to his right. Continues the dribble. Drives to the baseline. Passes Shambler and holds up. Throws outside to Bradley. He jumps and he hits.
71-45. Nixon complimented at a half. Gone by. Third quarter. Laker ball inside. Shambler outside. Erickson side. Jump in and out. Rebound Shambler for foul on close court. Baller jumps. It is no good.
And the rebound is taken by Frazier. Protects the ball. The ball is knocked out of his hands and out of bounds. And a great last touch by Frazier. Good play by Garrett.
Flaps it away from Frazier who cat-like protected the ball but he lost it. And Garrett will throw it in to underneath his own basket. The pass. Pulled it by DeBuscher. DeBuscher across the midcourt line. Driving on Ballard. Down the line. Shot is no good. Rebound is taken by Erickson. He fires down court for Garrett.
The Lakers in the forecourt. Garrett along the right sideline. Holds up the dribble. Does not have the shot. Played tight by Bradley. Hands to Ballard. Ballard deep along the right sideline. Steps does not shoot. Moves for the corner. Spins away for the jumper that hits the rim. Bounds out. Rebound. Back tap from Reed to Bradley.
Bradley across the midcourt line. A three on two to the top of the key. Cross court line. Back to Bradley. Short jump. In and out. And the rebound of the writers taken by Ballard. Here come the Lakers. 6'8'' at 71'45'9'40. Preventing third quarter. Garrett to the forecourt. Reaches for the baseline. A driving shot is missed. Way off the mark. Rebound. Bradley. He protects the ball but fires down court to Frazier.
Along the left sideline. Looping pass from the corner to Barnett. Barnett. Played tight by Garrett. Holds the ball as the ball marks out of her sand. It's loose. Taken by Garrett. Now Garrett out of the backcourt. Down court to West. West on the drive. Pass Bradley. Pass the basket. Back counter is good. 71'47''
And the Lakers have come out in hot fashion here in the third quarter. Frazier to the forecourt. Cross court Reed. He takes Shabalin. Does not have to shut hands to the bushel. Side one hander. Whims the basket. And the rebound is taken by Erickson.
Lost the midcourt line. Top of the key of the forecourt. Loops inside to Shabalin. He drives and stuffs. 71'49'' and the big lead is still a big one. But the Lakers have come out on a burst here in the third quarter.
Now trial 71'49'' here's a jumper by Frazier for the foul. And the kick. Frazier now with 25 points. 73'49'' 8.5'' with any in the third quarter. Wake the ball. West to the top of the key. West cuts to his right against Barnett. Holds up. Fakes. Now jumps. It is good. And he is fouled on the play.
So West will go to the line. That is his seventh field goal. He has a total of 19 points. Barnett commits his third. And West will go to the line. You know your Mercury dealer invites you to see his all new line of a 1970 model.
Luxury cars, action cars, family cars. Everyone has a reason to see the Mercury dealer now. West hits the foul shot. Mixed down lead by 21 points. 73'52'' Frazier to the forecourt. He drives to the corner. Stopped. Throws cross court. Whistled on the play.
And let's see what the call is. As Red Holtzman argues the call with Bendy Rudolph. Foul against the Lakers, Jerry West. That is the third on West. Now let's see if it's one shot.
Red may have been arguing that it should have been a two shot foul. With Frazier in the eye. It is only a one shot foul. That is why the argument. Frazier gets set. Looks up at the back court. Flips it up at the right hand. And it is good.
Well now with 26 points. 74'52'' the extra pressing at the back court. A near steal by Frazier. But Baylor loses it across. Baylor working against the Bushers. Along the left sideline. Holds up the dribble. The try of defense for the crowd. Cross court. Garrett. A popper from 25'6''
The rebound is battled around. A back tap taken by Erickson. Erickson. Cross court to West. Runs into the corner. And an open foul is called. And that is number four on West. Four personal fouls charged against Jerry West.
So Brenecks will come out of the back court. And you can be sure that Brenecks will be working on Mr. West. West is guarding Frazier. Frazier to the mid court line. Frazier along the left sideline. One on one with West. Spins away to the baseline. Stops and jumps. Runs the basket. Rebounded by Chamberlain.
And it goes to Garrett. Garrett approaches the mid court line. 7'40'' remaining third quarter. Next lead is 74'52'' Garrett loses to Frazier. Keeps ahead of the field. Keeps down the lane. Scoops and hits. 76'52'' Frazier has been too much. West to the far court. West to the top of the key.
Slides right on Barnett. In the corner it goes to Banner. Inside Chamberlain. Chamberlain's face puts on the floor. Backs in against Lee. Troubles him out. It's stolen by the Buster. Down court Frazier. The next to the far court. Frazier top of the key. Cuts left. Stops and jumps. Yes! And he's called on the play. Yes! And it's out.
And Frazier will go to the line to climb for the three point play. Walk out with 30 points. Timeout is called by the LA Lakers. 7'08'' remaining third quarter. The next 7'08'' and the Lakers 52''
7'08'' remaining third quarter. The next lead is 78'52'' Frazier will go to the line to climb for the three point play. The foul on Frazier was committed by Dick Garrett. And that number four on Garrett. So Garrett and West with four apiece. Both remain in the lineup.
Both clubs remain the same. Frazier with 11'2'' and 8'8'' from the free throw line. As Frazier gets set to shoot the free throw. Lips it up with the right hand. It's good.
7'08'' 52'' the next on top. Garrett out of the back court. The next to take it to press. Garrett gives to West. West brings it across. This part up. Relaxes the press. West to the forecourt on the right side. In the corner it goes to Garrett with roomy steps. Now he drives and jumps. It is short.
Three batters grabbed by Chamberlain goes cross court to Erickson. Left side of the circle. Hands outside to Banner. He drives right under Bushel. Flies for the corner. To the baseline. To the jumper. That is no good. Three batters tipped in by Chamberlain. Chamberlain with a 7'0'' with a 15'0'' 79'50'' ball to score. 6'5'' remaining third quarter.
Seventh and final game. World Series of Basketball. Frazier left side of the circle of the pocket. Around the pick from Bradley. Now picked up by Banner. Cross court Barnett. Barnett drives on Garrett. To the baseline. He's called for steps. Hits the pocket on the rod but he was traveling.
And the Lakers will come out of the back court. Lakers moving from right to left. Shooting at the basket to our left which is the 7th Avenue end of the guard. Mixed going from left to right. Shooting to our right as West moves it across from the right hand dribble.
West to the far sideline. West pulls up the dribble. Deep along the sideline. In the corner Erickson. Inside Chamberlain. Chamberlain takes. Puts down the floor. Turns. Scoops. It is no good but a foul is called. And that is number four against Willis-Reed.
And so Chamberlain will go to the line. Two shots. Foul of the act. And right here will pause for station identification. Chamberlain assists the first of two. Second. No good. Rebound New York to Bursha. Down court Bradley.
Cross court. Back to Bradley. Short one hander. Hits the back rim. Bounce to the left. And the rebound is grabbed by Bala. Chamberlain now one for ten from the free throw line. Erickson to the far court from the Lakers and on the right sideline. Holds up the dribble. Now hands to West. West starts his move right then jumps. Hits the rim. Bounce left. Rebound. The Bursha ready. And the back court. Foul by Bala who commits his second. Now they say loose ball foul. Mixed on it. Might be a back shot.
Substitution for the Knicks. As Nate Mullen comes back in replacing Willis-Reed. And Willis-Reed receives a standing ovation. Willis for two field goals for four. But it's been a good all around job. And as we mentioned Simon again just his presence.
And the next foul lead. Eighty one fifty four. They have hit only one cold spell. That at the start of the third quarter. But they're red hot again. Erickson double team to the far court. In the corner. Hands in. Now turns. Gets it inside to Chamberlain who's stuffed over Boman.
Eighty one fifty six. As Frazier goes it across. Graves the high post. Boman. Cross clocked by that right side of the circle. Off the pick for Boman. He drives. West to the foul line. Down the lane. Turn around. What a header. No good. Rebound.
Rebound. A grab by the hot side. Boman. Puts it on the floor. Cross clocked Bradley. Turns. Five. Scoop. And hit. Driving scoop by Bradley. Passed Chamberlain. And the next foul lead. Eighty three to fifty six. It's been a big ball. Gaps for Bill Bradley. Seven field goals.
One for the foul line for fifteen. Baylor across the mid court line along the left sideline. Four forty five remaining third quarter. Baylor is from both of the quarter. Back to Baylor. Holds it high over the head. Now puts it on the floor. Now holds up. Cross clocked Erickson on the right side.
Right side. Right side. He takes. Now jumps. And hits. Twenty-five feet out. Right side. Garrett with only a second field goal. Only a six point. Eighty three fifty-eight. Mixed on top to have the ball. Frazier driving on West. Met by Chamberlain. Outside for Boman. He's loose for the one-hander that is. Goal! That's game and it's two for two. Eighty-five fifty-eight. Now the Lakers out on the back foot.
Erickson across the mid court line along the left sideline. Got it by Bradley. Gets Will with a call to the balance. Now to hold the ball. That'll go inside to Chamberlain. Outside Erickson for the foul line. A jumper is good. Eighty-five to sixty. Mixed on top. Four minutes remaining third quarter. Frazier across the mid court line. Frazier to the top of the key. Off the pick for Boman. He drives right to the baseline where he's met by Erickson. Drives left down the lane. Whistled on the player to foul to Schultz. Frazier hits the jumper but it will not count. It came after the foul.
Erickson picking up Frazier. Pushed him. Erickson commits a second and now a timeout is called. By the New York Tech. With three minutes and fifty-four seconds. Remaining of the third quarter. The score of the Knicks eighty-five and the Lakers sixty.
A reminder that following the ball game on the post game scoreboard show if the Knicks hold on and win it and take their first world championship of all time we will originate the post game scoreboard show from what should be a wild scene in the Knicks clubhouse.
That will be following the broadcast of the game. With an interval of about six or seven minutes allowing the time to get down on the clubhouse. Here's Frazier on the line. Foul shot is good.
And the Knicks now lead it eighty-six to sixty and the Lakers come out of the back court. The Knicks continue to press as DeBuscher chases Bala and Bala moves it across.
Now Bala makes a move right to the top of the key. Cross court. Gareth drives down the line. A scoop shot is no good but it's tipped in by Chamberlain.
Eighty-six to sixty-two the score. DeBuscher to the forecourt. DeBuscher to the top of the key. Cross court pass to Frazier. Along the left sideline.
Dotted by West. The fans would like to see Frazier driving on West of our net. A five-tip is there. Eighty-eight to sixty-two with three-twenty remaining in the third quarter. Eriksen now handles the ball.
Moves it across the mid-court line against Bradley. Along the left sideline. Holds up the dribble. Looks to go cross court. Tank defense by the Knicks. Now across cross the guard.
At the top of the key we get a whistle on the play. The call made by Mandy Rudolph foul against the Knicks. Bradley commits the foul. Pushing Eriksen. Fourth team foul on the Knicks.
Second on Brad. Willis Reed is sitting on the bench with four personal fouls but Willis is down the job. It is incredible that he is on the court in uniform and able to play.
Nate Bowman has come on and Nate has hit two for two from the floor. Foul shot by Eriksen is good. Eighty-eight to sixty-three. New York ball. Frazier. Right side of the circle.
In the corner of the ball and off the pick does not shoot as Eriksen picks him up. Now it's right. One hand's on the run. It's short.
And the rebound is grabbed by Chamberlain. Clips it ahead down the west. Across the mid-court line. Drives to the top of the key. Right side of the circle. Then he holds. Holds it over the head. Whistle on the play. And Mandy Rudolph is pointing down court.
And now Mandy is walking over to the score as table as Fred Holton takes a look. He may be complaining about some of the photographers who are near the apron of the court. Now players back in. Laker ball inbound past the Chamberlain. Outside Eriksen who jumps from funny. It is way off the mark. Hits nothing. Rebounded off the back court by DeBushes. Bounce court. On the drive. All the way. Winning. Whapoo!
DeBushes dribbling the length of the court. Hitting from 15 feet out left side. On the run. Mandy to 63. The Knicks on top two and a half romantic third quarter. West across the mid-court line. Along the left sideline. Holds up. Bounce court. Guys top of the key. On the west goes the better. He fakes. Now jumps from funny and hits.
Mandy to 65. Banner with his third field goal for a second. The Knicks breaking through to the forefront. Bradley top of the key. Holds it high over the head. That's not half the shot. Outside it goes to Frazier. Puts them on the floor. Frazier now being guarded by Eriksen. Frazier drives left off the pick.
Bounce court to Bushes. Fakes does not shoot. Outside back to Frazier. He drives left off the pick. But Bradley jumps. That is no good. Rebound on the right. Taken by Eriksen. A fast break from the makers. Bounce court to west from funny. A jumper from the west. Rims to Bushes. And the rebounder.
The front line. A leap pass broken up by Eriksen. A pretty play. Ahead it goes now to west. West with chamber to number one. Flies right onto Bushes. Flies for the bucket. Pass to the basket. But all that's out of those hands and out of bounds. Last put by west.
Up defense by a combination of Frazier and Borman as Frazier got back in a hurry. And the two on two was broken up. Now the next call for time. With a minute thirty-five. Remaining in the third quarter. The score. The next ninety. And the Lakers. Sixty-five.
This is the fourth time of the NBA's twenty-four years. The New York Knicks have reached the final round. It is the third time they have gone for the seventh game.
They went to the seventh back in 1951 against Rochester in 1952 against the old Minneapolis Lakers in Minneapolis. Knicks of course have never won a championship. This is the first time the Knicks have had the seventh game in New York. And for the next game number one on the season. Not including the ten preseason games.
And that actually ties the league record set of 1968 by the Boston Celtics. That is a lot of basketball. Players resume. Nick Borman of Frazier moving across on the left side against west. Nick's on top. Ninety to sixty-five. A minute and twenty remaining in the quarter. In the corner it goes to Borman. Hands to Bradley. Bradley hands down to the Bushes and moves it on the left sideline to the top of the circle of one.
And there's Hipsider's eighth field goal. They are shooting for the line for eighteen points. Ninety-two to sixty-five. The Knicks are on top of the minute and five remaining in the quarter. Left to the fourth course. Top of the key to Eriksson. On the left side it goes to Borman.
Inside, Chavelin. As Borman continues to do a good job. Outside for a jump by Garrett that is good. Dick Garrett hitting for the fire line. Ninety-two to sixty-seven. Dick on top at forty-five seconds. Remaining in this third quarter.
Frazier to the fourth course. Along the left sideline. Holds up. Outside to Bradley. He slides. In the corner to Borman. Flying for three out of three. Shot wins the basket. Remounted. Chavelin. Down court went. Across the mid-court line with Badler on the left. Flies right. He's one on three. Now turns. Outside to Eriksson for a jump that's good. Eriksson with the open man. West was looking for help. That did not find it. Ninety-two to sixty-nine the score. With twenty seconds in the quarter. Frazier's hurrying deliberately. He moves it across the mid-court line. Looks over at the Knicks.
Redholtzman shouts hold for the last shot. Frazier at center court. Midway between the sidelines against West with eight seconds. Now he's near West. Left side of the circle. Left sideline. Five seconds. Outside down to Barnett. He drives to the fire line. He jumps. Hits.
As the buzzer sounds about to the end of quarter number three. With the score. The New York Knicks ninety-four. And the Los Angeles Lakers sixty-nine. Sixty-nine. That famous line of this were a fight that would have been stopped.
Ninety-four. Sixty-nine. Knicks on top after three quarters. As he gets set for the start. Quarter number four. Now both clubs out on the court. As Nate Boman shakes hands with Will Chamberlain.
Redholtzman continues to go with Boman with the big lead. Richie Pars gets set to throw the basketball up in the air. Here's the catch control to get by the Lakers. They won all four opening shots. Westbound court. Pulls up. Now outside bounder for a jump. That's good.
Foul or hitting from the fire line. Ninety-four seventy-one this score. Open in the middle of play. False quarter. Lakers depressing in the backcourt. Frazier. Moves it across against Garret. Frazier along the left sideline. A pass down the left now for Breslin. Bradley Hogan high over the head. Puts the ball on the floor. He's to the top of the key.
Cross court Frazier. Dives on West. And that is bumped off the play hard by Erickson. And Frazier will go to the line. He was fouled in the act. As Frazier drove past West. West has to be careful with the four personal fouls. Erickson commits his third.
Frazier is ten for ten for the foul line. He has eleven field goals. Total of thirty-two points. Frazier may have been shaken up. Not seriously. And we get the twenty-second entry time out.
Eleven thirty-fourth. Remaining in the ball game. Ninety-four seventy-one. Erickson's out. There's the buzzer. Walt says he's alright as Nick Trent and Danny Welland take the look along with Coach Redd Holson.
And he takes the first big shooting game for Walt Frazier. And he is taking advantage of Dick Garrett. Garrett in early foul trouble. First by Frazier is good. Walt now with thirty-three points.
And the second free throw is good. Ninety-six seventy-one. And the Knicks continue to press. They are not taking any chances.
To the midcourt line. Bella across the line along the right sideline. Goes inside to Cabellon. Cabellon pumps the ball. He's tripled. Cabellon's knocked away by Bradley. Bradley with the ball in the backcourt.
Ahead it goes to Bowman. Bowman starts to dribble and that hold up. Whips it down. Cork to Barnett. He's across the midcourt line. Rides around with. To the foul line. Down with it. Winning the panel. Good! He banks it in. Barnett with the running one-hander. From the foul line. Ninety-eight seventy-one this throw. Lake of All. West of the farcourt. West working against Barnett to the corner for a jumper that is good.
And that's the first bucket in some time for West. He now has twenty-two points. Barnett now with fourteen. Ninety-eight seventy-three. Knicks with the lead and with the ball. Barnett on the drive. One hand's on the run. It's short. And the rebound is taken by Garret.
Lakers are trying to run us. They move to the farcourt. We get a whistle. And let's see what the call is. Let's see powers over to the scores table. Maybe Rudolph comes over to take a look.
Let's see what it's all about. And I'm not sure what it's about but I know the Lakers will take the ball at midcourt. Bill Garret gets the ball from Mendy and flips cross-court to Barnett.
Now to top of the key against DeBushes. Here's left stop. Head jump. Hits the rim. Bounds in. Elgin Bela with his fifth field goal. He has ten points. Ninety-eight seventy-five. Knicks by twenty-three. DeBushes to the farcourt.
Along the left sideline. Moves to the corner then holds up. One bounces to Bradley at the high post. He turns to not have the shot. Cross-court Barnett. Off the pick for Bowman.
Looks to make his move with the clock running out. Barnett drives running left hander. Goal! And that is the third one of the night for Barnett. One hundred to seventy-five.
Good move by Barnett to get his guy down the lane outside to Bela for a jump that is good. One hundred to seventy-seven with nine fifty-five remaining in the ballgame. Barnett and Frazier come out of the backcourt.
DeBushes up clock with Bradley and Bowman. Frazier with the left hand dribble against Garrett. Cuts to his right to the top of the key. Behind the back pass. Then goes cross-court to DeBushes. DeBushes holds the ball.
People on the sideline. Bowman sets a pick. He comes around. One hands. It's way off the mark. Off to the right. Rebounded off the back court by Garrett.
Ahead it goes to Erickson. Cross the midcourt line along the right side to Bela. Bela puts the ball on the floor against DeBushes. Moves for the corner. And then he jumps and hits. An eligible five. His seven field goals for fourteen. One hundred to seventy-nine.
Lakers desperately trying to get back into ballgame as Frazier moves across the midcourt line against Garrett. Frazier to the top of the key. Cross-court to Bowman. A side one-hander is short. And the rebound of the hop. Taken by Bela. Lakers all down court. Erickson.
Short line. Along the right sideline of Garrett. Inside. Shabalin. Back outside. Erickson. A jump. Hits the rim. Bounce left. And the rebound is taken by DeBushes. Hands to Frazier. Eight-fifty. Remaining of the game. Six-one-hundred. Lakers seventy-nine. Frazier. And no runs.
Back to the head. Out of DeBushes. He's on the right sideline. Top of the key to Frazier. Back to DeBushes. He's faked. Now he tries. Down the line. A hook pass to Frazier. On the run. Shot blocked by Shabalin. Saves it. Ripped away by Shabalin. Hits it over to Erickson. Down-court Fowler. In the corner. Garrett. Jumper. Hits the rim. Bounce left. Rebound. DeBushes at a foul of goals.
It is a loose ball foul. Charged against Barnett. So that is number four on Barnett. And the first team foul on the next ever fourth quarter. John Cuspat reports back in. Replacing Keith Erickson. Erickson leaves with fourteen points.
Laker ball inside it. Goes to Shabalin. Outside west drives to baseline. Back-counter is knocked away by a moment. It's loose. Knocked out of bounds by the Lakers. Last touch by Cuspat. Eight-twenty-three. Remaining of the ballgame. Nick Slated. One-hundred and seventy-nine.
And now Dave Stowart comes out. Replacing Dave DeBushes. And Dave DeBushes receives a standing ovation. He leaves with eighteen. The next to the four-court Frazier. On the left side to Stowart. Puts it on the floor. Flies to the corner. Does not have the shot. Turn. Outside to Blanton. People on the left sideline. Puts the ball on the floor. Flies to the corner. Held in by Cuspat. Now scoops behind him for Stowart. Stowart to the corner. Turns and jumps. Hits the rim. Bounce right. Rebound is battled around. Whistled on the play.
And a loose ball foul is called. Arm-eight moment. So the Lakers will come out of the back court. That is the second arm moment. Second team foul on the Knicks. Seven-fifty-nine.
Remaining in the ballgammers. West closer to cross against Barnett. West to the top of the key. The cry of defense from the crowd as the Knicks have hit their second cold start of the night. Inside to press that lock out of his hands. The ball picked up by Barnett. A fast break for the Knicks. Barnett across the mid-court line. Cross-court Frazier from fifteen. Turns and jumps. And hits.
And a walk continues to be missed. The defendable from the Knicks tonight. He now has thirty-six points. One-oh-two-seventy-nine. Knicks on top. It is Wickebaugh, the jumper by Cuspat. Rims the basket. The rebound is battled around. Knocked out of bounds by the Lakers.
A touch by Chamberlain. And the Knicks will come out of the back court. Seven minutes and twenty seconds remaining of the game. Barnett across the mid-court line. Barnett one bounces to Bowman and McCarter holds it high over the head. Outside to Frazier at the top of the key. Frazier puts it on the floor. He drives light.
Garrett stays right with him. Turns his back on Garrett. Moves to the right side of the circle. Backs the other way. Met by Cuspat. Whips cross-court to Bradley. Cross-court Barnett. Jumps and hits. The Knicks. Knocking them all around. And beautiful fashion. One-oh-four-seventy-nine. Knicks.
Knicks. Remaining of the game. Whips to the forefront. Along the left-side line of Ballard. Inside. Chamberlain. Back city. Double-team. Outside. Ballard. Jumps and hits. Elgin with his ink field goal for sixteen. One-oh-four-to-eighty-one. Knicks with the lead with six-thirty-five remaining of the game. Frazier fires down cross to Bradley. Hodes the ball along the sideline. Now the Knicks call for style.
Time out of call by the New York Knicks. They lead it one-oh-four-eighty-one with six-and-a-half minutes. Remaining of the game. The Knicks running away from the Lakers right from the start. Thirty-eight-forty-fourth.
Fortis. Sixty-nine-forty-two at the half. Ninety-four. Sixty-nine after three. And right here they lead it one-oh-four-eighty-one with six-and-a-half minutes. Remaining of the game. The high point for Madison. Walt Frazier having a magnificent evening with twelve field goals. Twelve for twelve.
From the fire line for thirty-six points. DeBusha with eighteen. Bradley with fifteen. Barnett with eighteen. And because of the big lead, Red Holtman has not had to use Willis Reed as much as the thought was he would have to be used.
Nate Bowman has played a good deal on this second half. Side jump by Stowell is short. Rebounded by Chamberlain. Lake of All is west, moves it across. West along the right sideline. Holds up the dribble. A pass deflected by Barnett. Saves it the mid-court line though by Ballas.
He fires cross-court to Eganes free for the jump that's short. And the rebound is taken by Stowell with this one on the play and a foul to Stowell. Foul against the Lakers. Press back. Commence the foul. It is a back-court. And Stowell will go to the line for two shots.
Second team foul on the Lakers. Nixon Lakers now with two feet. Stowell with a field goal for two. These average seven and a half points during the playoff series against the Lakers. First with two by Davis Good.
Nick's foul-shooting drive has been just great. They have missed only one shot. Mike Ridd missing a foul shot. Second foul shot by Stowell with this good. Nick's lead 106-81. Laker ball. Here's Fowler with a side jump that rims the basket.
The rebound is battled around. Knocked out of bounds. Last touch by the next Stowell. And the Lakers will throw it in. It's a run-and-eat for old basket. 5.57. Remaining of the game as Egan holds the ball high above the head. Whips outside to batter. Inside. Chamberlain doubles. He fakes. Lays it in. And he is packed. Foul on the play.
As Bradley and Bowman converge on Chamberlain. Chamberlain will go to the line. Bowman commits the foul but it is third. Chamberlain with his tenth field goal and he is one percent from the foul line. It has not been a night for Wilkes from the line.
Here's the free throw. It is short. Rebounded by Bowman. Chamberlain is 1-4-11. 106-83. The next on top. The next half of all. Stowell wheezes inside. Bradley backhander is around and in. A pretty pass from Stowell to Bradley.
1-0-8-83. Lake of All west of the forecourt. West of on the right sideline. West of the corner. Outside. A pass to Crestbattles. 1-2 by Stowell. Stowell commits the foul. His third. And John Crestbatt will go to the foul line for one shot.
That is team foul number four. Marvellin. So Crestbatt gets the free throw. It is up and good. 1-0-8-84 with five and a half minutes remaining in the game. Stowell is out of the backcourt. Across the netcourt line of the top of the key.
He drives left. One bounce to Bradley. Back outside. Stowell is set to stop. She drives right. That's the foul on his plate. Threws. Friber outside to Frazier. Holds it high over the head of the corner to Stowell. With the one hander that hits the rim. Bounce left. Rebounded by Bowman.
And Nader's done a good job outside to Bradley at the top of the key. Reverse dribble. Moves to the right sideline with 5-0-5 remaining in the ballgame. And the crowd appreciates the ball handling of these New York victors. Bradley drives left. In the corner to Barnett. He cuts to his right. To the top of the key.
Rock running out. He jumps. It is short. And the rebound is taken by West in the lane. West out of the backcourt. Across the midcourt line. Down court it goes. The Valley drives space. Line ball knocked out of his hands and out of bounds. Whistled out of the play and a foul is called. Foul on Bradley.
Pushed Ballard as he went by him. So Bradley connects his curve. And Ballard will go to the line with the next over the foul of it. Ballard for two. First appearance out of the foul out of eight field goals to 16. First is good.
Elgin's had a good playoff series. Averaging 17.7. Mike Riggs reports back in. But placing Dick Barnett and expanding our base in for Barnett. A lead from eight field goals. Two for two. From the foul line for 18. Here's the second free throw by Ballard. Up at the right hand. It is headed out. Rebound. Chabalin. He fakes.
He puts on the floor. Outside Egan. Inside Chabalin. Back outside Ballard. Ballard holds the ball. Now drives right with a great move. A running one-hander is good. Beautiful play by Ballard. 108 to 87 with four and a half minutes remaining of the game.
Chabalin and the ball. A stolen. Moves it across. Top of the key. Sears left as the ball poked away by the forecumbered by Frazier. Frazier too deep for the shot. Gets a pick from Bowman. Now drives right. Moves to the right sideline. Now cuts back to his left.
Whips to the corner to Stoward. Long one-hander. Hits the rim. Bounce left. Rebound is taken by Trestback. Lake of All. As we approach the four-minute mark. West across the mid-court line. West. West side of the lane with a jump that is good. 108 to 89 and the Lakers are making it close.
Dave DeBusher getting set to report back in. Stoward. Moves it across. Stoward. Top of the key. Cross court to Frazier. Frazier drives left. Cross court to Rears. Along the left sideline. Ritten holds the ball. Gets a pick from Bradway. Does not have anywhere to go.
Now cuts back to his right at the foul line. Spins away for a jump that is off the back window. Rebound is batted around. Whistled and a foul on the play. It is a loose ball foul on Ritten. The Knicks are over the limits. The Lakers will go to the line for two.
DeBusher back in replacing Stoward. Relief with four points. And Barnett right back in replacing Rears. Relief with five. Trestback will go to the line for two and as he does we will pause.
The ball is in the court. Trestback hits the first. The second is good. And the Lakers who once fell by 29 now fell 108 to 91. Fell by 17. Side jump by Bradley Smith. Rebounded by Baller. Knicks have hit another cold spell.
And lastly their third such spell of the evening. They have been red hot most of the way. Laker ball to the forecourt. Trestback top of the key as the crowd roars defense. Trestback gives to Baller. He climbs right onto Burscher. Does not have the shot.
Lakers up. And he forces one that's short. And it's taken off by Bowman. New York ball. 3.05 remaining in the ball again. Fish across the midcourt line. The Knicks in no hurry. And as a result they've had trouble getting their shots off. Side jump by Bowman.
Bowman hitting his third field goal. 110.91 to score. 2.45 remaining in the game. Laker ball to Egan of the forecourt. On the right side gives to West. Double team. West in trouble. He battles one bounce pass for Egan.
Egan takes the ball and then we get a whistle as the jumper is taken from the corner. The Knicks thought that Egan stepped out. But a foul was called. On the Knicks. Egan fumbled the ball near the end line. We got the pass to West.
West was fouled by Bowman. That's number four on Bowman. Makes over the limit. So West will go to the line. In a three for two. 2.36 remaining in the game. First by West is good. West now seven for eight.
To the foul line. Second foul shot. Rims the basket and falls off to the right. But he still has one color. West now with nine field goals. Seventh to the line for 25.
Happy Haskell reports in. Replacing Elgin Fowler. And Fowler is receiving a standing ovation. They thought of the plan here in New York. That's going to be the last appearance in the pro career of Elgin Fowler. West hits the third. 110.93 the score. Six on top. They have the ball to the forecourt.
The Bursher outside the private cross court. In the corner bar and he drives. Stopped. Jumped. It's short. Rebound is back tapped. To West. Lost the mid court line on a three on two. One bounce past the guard behind him now for Haskell.
A driving shot is missed but a foul is called. Frazier commits the foul. That's the third on Frazier. And Haskell will go to the line on a three for two.
Fowler leaving with 19 points. Nine field goals. One for two for the foul line. For the 19. First by Herschman is good. 110.94 the score. Second foul shot is good. 110.95.
Two-fifth team remaining in the game as the Knicks come out of the backcourt. The Bursher across the mid court line. Along the right sideline of the corner. Met there by Chamberlain. Outside to Bradley. We got a whistle on the play. And a foul on the Lakers.
Herschman commits the foul. Pushing Bowman who set the pick. Thirteen foul on the Lakers. And Nate the Snake will go to the line. The Knicks are 20 for 21. From the foul line. Bowman making his first appearance at the line. A three field goal for six. Misses the foul shot. Rebounded by Herschman.
And here come the Lakers. Egan across the mid-court line as we approach the two minute mark. Top of the key to West. West side. Haskell. He jumps from 20. It is no good. Rebound is saved by Chamberlain. He puts to Egan. He goes cross court. It's stolen by Bradley.
New York ball with a minute. Pessimistic of the game. Bradley down. Cross to the Bursher. Cross to the mid-court line. Back to Bradley. Top of the key to Bowman. Outside it goes to Barnett. The Knicks work the ball very slowly. The Knicks a minute and 40 away from the World Championship driving shot by Barnett is good but it will not count. A minute and 40 away in playing time. As Egan commits the foul.
And the Knicks will go to the foul line. The fans standing a combination of it. All over now and we're number one. Barnett to the line. 14 foul on the Lakers. Foul shot is good. 1.195. A minute and 38 remaining in the game and here come the Knicks out of the back court.
The Lakers out of the back court. Egan across the mid-court line. Pass inside. Battled away by Bradley. Taken by Frazier across the mid-court line. Behind the back dribble to the top of the key. He stops. Cross court Barnett. Drive left. Down the lane running one hander is no good.
And the rebound to Haskell. Fires down court and out of bounds. So the Knicks will come out of the back court. A minute and 19 remaining. They lead it 1.1195. Following the ball again.
We will be in the New York Knicks clubhouse on the small board show with the victory celebration and left by some. There it goes. The Lakers pull this one out. DeBusher to the top of the key. DeBusher left sideline. Off the pick from Bowman.
DeBusher continues the dribble. DeBusher tries for the corner. Stopped and one handed. Short. Rebound. Chamberlain. Down court left. Ahead of the field to Hest and he drives and lays it in. 1.1197. 55 seconds to the championship as DeBusher moves to the mid-court line. DeBusher cross courts to Bradley.
Holds them out on the forecourt. 45 seconds to the next first world championship. Bradley eats up the clock and on the right sideline with the dribbling exhibition against Pespat. Bradley drives right side of the circle. He jumps. Hits the back of the rim. Bounce left. Rebound to DeBusher.
Cross court. 30 seconds. Outside Bradley. Cross court to Busher. Outside Frazier. We have 25 seconds to the championship. Outside Bradley. Look at the clock. Center court. Frazier is the crowd on his feet roaring. Frazier top of the key. Outside to Busher. In the corner Frazier. He drives.
Come on it. Yes. 12 seconds remaining. 1.1397. Here come the Lakers out of the back court. The Knicks. Banchers up on his feet. Jumping as Weston foul on the forecourt. Red Wholeson has to hold back some of his players. The Knicks are hugging each other on the bench.
Ready from the Mesonite area here at Madison Square Garden as West gets set to take his foul shot. 8 seconds remaining in the ball game. It is Bedlam here at Madison Square Garden. The first by West is good.
Banchers for second. It is good. 1.1399. The Knicks sent by the bottom of the back court. Cross court to Busher. 5 seconds. Busher holds the ball. 3 seconds. Busher holds the ball. 2 seconds. Busher holds the ball. That is it. The New York Knickerbockers have won the 1969-70 World Championship of Basketball. They are being farmed as they head to the dressing room.
The New York Knicks are the world champions in a devastating ruck. In a surprising ruck. As the Northside Little Flakers and the Knicks are having their problems getting to the dressing room. The final score. The Knicks. 113 and the Lakers.
If we can break it down to just a couple of sentences it would have to be the Knicks went out and won a ball game. They have to win. Once again they went out and they murdered the L.A. Lakers. Right from the start.
Led by Walt Frazier the roar for the announcement by John Condon on the PA that Frazier not only scored 36 points but picked up 19 assists which ties the record that was previously held by himself by Oscar Robertson for most assists in a playoff game.
John Condon makes it official here at the Garden by labeling the Knicks the world champions. New York Knickerbockers. Knicks winning it 113-99. Quick recap of the scoring and then we'll have to hustle down to the locker room. The post game scoreboard show will originate from the New York Knicks clubhouse.
The high man Walt Frazier with 36. Nick Farnett with 21. Dave DeBusha with 18. Bill Bradley with 17. Willow Strait with 4. Kazzie Russell has 2. Mike Reardon 5. Dave Stalworth 4. Nate Bowman has 6.
For the Lakers the high man Jerry West who was held in check found himself forcing shots throughout the second half and foul trouble right throughout. West finished with 28. Baylor had 19. Erickson 14. Schaebel had 21 and won for 11 from the foul out. Garrett had 8.
The high man has 3 points. Egan did not score and has to add a total of 6 points. 113-99 the Knicks take the world series of basketball in 7.
The homeowner's love to you my soft host Dr. Pat Desson. The legend of all ages. The Lakers 113-99 and as you might expect today's medley. Here in the locker room we'll try to talk to as many Knicks players as possible and kick things off with Mike Reardon.
Mike first of all congratulations. Thanks very much. I tell you I don't think anybody in the house expected it to be as devastating a route as it turned out to be. Neither do we. We figured it would be a tough game in our hands but we came out playing defense from the start and carried this right over into the second half. It was an inspirational presence even hypothermic even more so it's a great feeling.
I thought you did a tremendous job on West. In fact both you and Barnett are covering West making it almost impossible for them to get any shots off.
We're trying to play him without the ball a lot and harass him as much as possible. We got a lot of help with double teaming so we did the best we could even though he did get 28. It's still a lot of satisfaction to keep him under 30.
28 is alright. Anything under 30 is alright.
Anytime he's not shooting the ball is a plus for us.
Mike again congratulations. Thank you for coming by. Thank you very much. Mike Reardon one of the better men of the New York Knicks and out of Ohio State. Phil Hopske. Bill congratulations to you.
Thank you very much, Marv. This is really an emotional experience but it was a great year.
Now as one who has been a part of the United States Olympic Championship how would you relate the two?
Oh this is completely different. The Olympics, no champagne at the Olympics. It's too clean.
True, true.
No but it's great. I tell you I've really been fortunate in my career. Donnie and I were talking in high school and college. The Olympics are now here in New York in my second year and I'm telling you it makes the entire year worthwhile.
Of course maybe you want to play more at times but winning the championship was the big thing and I thought it felt fabulous.
We had Jim O'Brien the sports writer of the New York Post on at halftime and Jim was talking about the tremendous emotional effect brought forth by the crowd and it was really evident tonight.
I think it was definitely. I think they did such a great job to get Willis up for the game. All that cheering and the ovations that he received for just coming out and making the effort.
I think it psyched us up and I know it psyched Willis up to the point where he thought he had to play. He was going to anyway but I think it just made him realize to the fullest extent that he would rather die than miss this game tonight.
That's just the type of thing it was. The fans have been great to us all year and I really think they had a definite effect on this series and especially the Baltimore series.
Bill thank you very much and again congratulations.
Thank you Marv very much.
Bill Husket of the New York Knicks and here is one of the key men behind the Knicks drive.
The trainer of the Knicks Danny Whelan who is sustaining some body checks left and right as he tries to get into our little corner.
Danny congratulations to you.
Thank you Marv. This is quite a thrill. It's the biggest thrill of my life.
Danny previously was the trainer for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Anything like this in Pittsburgh?
It was never like this Marv believe me. This is the biggest city in the world and everything is big here tonight. Everything.
You were probably as close to Willis and the injury situation as anybody was. What were your thoughts before the ball came? Did you think that he had a chance to play it off?
Well truthfully Marv after the game the other night in Los Angeles he came back with us on the airplane right after the game. It was just Willis, Dr. Park and myself.
And after we arrived in New York Willis and I came to the garden and we worked for three hours.
And when I went home yesterday I was sure he was going to play tonight.
Well Willis said if he had to hobble around on one knee no question about it. He was going to play basketball which has got to do a lot for the club.
That's right. Willis' appearance on the court this evening won us the ball again. There's no question about it.
Danny thank you for coming by and I know you want to get back to the celebration.
Thank you Marv.
Danny Whalen the trainer of the New York Knickerbockers. For those of you who may have just tuned in this is Marv Albert speaking from the jubilant Knickerbocker locker room.
The next of the world champions of basketball. They defeated the Lakers at the garden this evening 113 tonight at eye to take it in game number seven.
And it will mean that the players will split up $118,000. And now the fans start to sense victory.
As Bradley puts one up DeBusha gets the ball out to Barnett. Barnett Bradley DeBusha and just to floor it on they have finished the first team all year.
And they're just moving it around. Frazier has it. DeBusha DeFrazier beautiful teamwork.
Jerry West is fouled by Nate Bowman. And there are two Laker players who we know are frustrated. Elton Baylor who has tried seven times and this man a superstar Jerry West six tries to no avail.
So with eight seconds to go it's 113 to 98. And it's heads off to the New York Knickerbockers defense.
And now four seconds three two one we have a new NBA champion. 24 long years.
And I know that Mr. Ned Irish who started college doubleheaders to get the basketball interest going in New York in the mid 30s then started the Knickerbockers and he and Irving Mitchell fell.
Elvin Kuperman and all of them here they must be delighted.