Retro NBA: New York Knicks 1970

In the 1969--70 season, the Knicks had a then-NBA record 18 straight victories en route to 60-22 record, which was the best regular season record in the team's history. After defeating the Bullets in the Eastern Division semifinals and the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Division finals, the Knicks faced the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals.

With the series tied at 2--2, the Knicks would be tested in Game 5. Reed tore a muscle in his right leg in the first quarter, and was lost for the rest of the game. Despite his absence, New York would go on to win the game, rallying from a 16--point deficit. Without their injured captain the Knicks would lose Game 6, setting up one of the most famous moments in NBA history. Reed limped onto the court before the 7th game, determined to play through his pain. He scored New York's first two baskets before going scoreless for the remainder of the contest. Although he was not at full strength, Reed's heroics inspired the Knicks, and they won the game by a score of 113-99, giving them their first championship

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[tatkopitwmf]

@Jikk I do think the 3-point shot has really hurt the artistry of the game. Any rule that promotes player standing around on the perimeter instead of moving without the ball, any rule that makes passing less important, hurts the game.

[Jikk]

@tatkopitwmf

The three point line hasn't ruined anything, stop over exaggerating.

[TCC309]

just past the 40th anniversary of that game 7. you just never get tired of those highlights. you get chills !

[giles422]

@upperBeastsider right on. Never forget the great DeBusschere.

[tatkopitwmf]

The 3-point shot has destroyed much of the kind of teamwork that the old Knicks demonstrated. Now, instead of a team having to move without the ball, it places 2guys on the 3-point perimeter, waiting and standing there. The 3-point shot is like the "designated hitter" of the NBA. It has lessened the artistry of the game and introduced a caveman, ugly aspect.

[drprobus]

Man ...those guys WERE the greatest! And true sportsmen. Debusschere, and "Clyde" were my fav's. I've never forgotten those "champion" teams. Recently saw a clip where they were retiring Dick Barnett's jersey, and showed all the starters, and Coach Holtzman standing at center court, and i started tearing up. I miss all those guys. God Bless Dave DeBusschere!

[BobReidy]

DeBusscheure and Clyde won game 7. Clyde had 36 points 19 assists and DeBusscheure had 18 points and 15 boards.

[upperBeastsider]

R.I.P number 22. Knicks, forever, and ever.

[clifftsingos]

knicks for ever and ever