The 1969–70 New York Knicks season was the 24th season of NBA basketball in New York City. The Knicks had a then single-season NBA record 18 straight victories en route to 60–22 record, which was the best regular season record in the team's history. They set the record for the best start for the first 24 games at 23-1 before the Golden State Warriors surpassed it in 2015. After defeating the Bullets in the Eastern Division semifinals and the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Division finals, the Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in seven games to capture their first NBA title.
Roster
| 1969–70 New York Knicks roster |
| Players | Coaches |
| Pos. | No. | Name | Height | Weight | DOB (YYYY-MM-DD) | From |
|---|
| SG |
7001120000000000000♠12 |
Barnett, Dick |
7000193040000000000♠6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
190 lb (86 kg) |
1936–10–02 |
Tennessee State |
| C |
7001170000000000000♠17 |
Bowman, Nate |
7000208279999999999♠6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
230 lb (104 kg) |
1945–03–19 |
Wichita State |
| SF |
7001240000000000000♠24 |
Bradley, Bill |
7000195580000000000♠6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
205 lb (93 kg) |
1943–07–28 |
Princeton |
| PF |
7001220000000000000♠22 |
DeBusschere, Dave |
7000198120000000000♠6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
220 lb (100 kg) |
1940–10–16 |
Detroit |
| PG |
7001100000000000000♠10 |
Frazier, Walt |
7000193040000000000♠6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
200 lb (91 kg) |
1945–03–29 |
Southern Illinois |
| PF |
7001200000000000000♠20 |
Hosket, Bill, Jr. |
7000203200000000000♠6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
225 lb (102 kg) |
1946–12–20 |
Ohio State |
| SF |
7000500000000000000♠5 |
May, Don |
7000193040000000000♠6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
200 lb (91 kg) |
1946–01–03 |
Dayton |
| C |
7001190000000000000♠19 |
Reed, Willis (C) |
7000205740000000000♠6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
235 lb (107 kg) |
1942–06–25 |
Grambling State |
| SG |
7000600000000000000♠6 |
Riordan, Mike |
7000193040000000000♠6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
200 lb (91 kg) |
1945–07–09 |
Providence |
| SF |
7001330000000000000♠33 |
Russell, Cazzie |
7000195580000000000♠6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
218 lb (99 kg) |
1944–06–07 |
Michigan |
| SF |
7000900000000000000♠9 |
Stallworth, Dave |
7000200659999999999♠6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
200 lb (91 kg) |
1941–12–20 |
Wichita State |
| SG |
7001160000000000000♠16 |
Warren, John |
7000190500000000000♠6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
180 lb (82 kg) |
1947–07–07 |
St. John's |
|
- Head coach
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (DP) Unsigned draft pick
- (FA) Free agent
- (S) Suspended
 Injured
Roster
Last transaction: 1970–05–08 |
Pre season
Game log
| 1969–70 Pre Season Game Log |
September/October
| Game |
Date |
Time |
Opponent |
Score |
Location |
Attendance |
Record |
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All times are EASTERN time
Regular season
Standings
- x – clinched playoff spot
Record vs. opponents
| 1969–70 NBA records |
| Team |
ATL |
BAL |
BOS |
CHI |
CIN |
DET |
LAL |
MIL |
NYK |
PHI |
PHO |
SDR |
SFW |
SEA |
| Atlanta |
— | 2–4 | 6–0 | 5–2 | 3–3 | 3–3 | 4–3 | 3–3 | 4–2 | 3–3 | 2–4 | 4–2 | 5–2 | 4–2 |
| Baltimore |
4–2 | — | 5–2 | 5–1 | 4–3 | 5–2 | 4–2 | 3–3 | 1–5 | 3–4 | 3–3 | 6–0 | 2–4 | 5–1 |
| Boston |
0–6 | 2–5 | — | 3–3 | 3–3 | 4–3 | 2–4 | 1–6 | 4–3 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 4–2 | 5–1 | 2–4 |
| Chicago |
2–5 | 1–5 | 3–3 | — | 3–3 | 3–3 | 4–2 | 4–2 | 0–6 | 3–3 | 5–2 | 3–4 | 4–2 | 4–3 |
| Cincinnati |
3–3 | 3–4 | 3–3 | 3–3 | — | 4–2 | 2–4 | 2–5 | 2–5 | 4–3 | 3–3 | 4–2 | 2–4 | 1–5 |
| Detroit |
3–3 | 2–5 | 3–4 | 3–3 | 2–4 | — | 3–3 | 1–6 | 1–6 | 1–5 | 3–3 | 3–3 | 3–3 | 3–3 |
| Los Angeles |
3–4 | 2–4 | 4–2 | 2–4 | 4–2 | 3–3 | — | 3–3 | 2–4 | 4–2 | 3–4 | 5–2 | 5–2 | 6–0 |
| Milwaukee |
3–3 | 3–3 | 6–1 | 2–4 | 5–2 | 6–1 | 3–3 | — | 2–4 | 5–2 | 6–0 | 6–0 | 4–2 | 5–1 |
| New York |
2–4 | 5–1 | 3–4 | 6–0 | 5–2 | 6–1 | 4–2 | 4–2 | — | 5–2 | 6–0 | 5–1 | 5–1 | 4–2 |
| Philadelphia |
3–3 | 4–3 | 4–2 | 3–3 | 3–4 | 5–1 | 2–4 | 2–5 | 2–5 | — | 4–2 | 4–2 | 6–0 | 0–6 |
| Phoenix |
4–2 | 3–3 | 4–2 | 2–5 | 3–3 | 3–3 | 4–3 | 0–6 | 0–6 | 2–4 | — | 7–0 | 3–3 | 4–3 |
| San Diego |
2–4 | 0–6 | 2–4 | 4–3 | 2–4 | 3–3 | 2–5 | 0–6 | 1–5 | 2–4 | 0–7 | — | 5–2 | 4–2 |
| San Francisco |
2–5 | 4–2 | 1–5 | 2–4 | 4–2 | 3–3 | 2–5 | 2–4 | 1–5 | 0–6 | 3–3 | 2–5 | — | 3–4 |
| Seattle |
2–4 | 1–5 | 4–2 | 3–4 | 5–1 | 3–3 | 0–6 | 1–5 | 2–4 | 6–0 | 3–4 | 2–4 | 4–3 | — |
Game log
| 1969–70 Game Log (60–22) (Home: 30–11; Road: 27–10; Neutral: 3–1) |
October (9–1) (Home: 6–1; Road: 3–0)
| Game |
Date |
Time |
Opponent |
Score |
Location |
Attendance |
Record |
| 1 | October 14, 1969 | | Seattle | 126–101 | Madison Square Garden | | 1–0 |
| 2 | October 15, 1969 | | @ Cincinnati | 94–89 | Cincinnati Gardens | | 2–0 |
| 3 | October 17, 1969 | | @ Chicago | 116–87 | Chicago Stadium | | 3–0 |
| 4 | October 18, 1969 | | Los Angeles | 99–96 | Madison Square Garden | | 4–0 |
| 5 | October 21, 1969 | | Phoenix | 140–116 | Madison Square Garden | | 5–0 |
| 6 | October 23, 1969 | | San Francisco | 109–112 | Madison Square Garden | | 5–1 |
| 7 | October 24, 1969 | | @ Detroit | 116–92 | Cobo Center | | 6–1 |
| 8 | October 25, 1969 | | Baltimore | 128–99 | Madison Square Garden | | 7–1 |
| 9 | October 28, 1969 | | Atlanta | 128–104 | Madison Square Garden | | 8–1 |
| 10 | October 30, 1969 | | San Diego | 123–110 | Madison Square Garden | | 9–1 |
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November (14–1) (Home: 6–1; Road: 7–0; Neutral: 1–0)
| Game |
Date |
Time |
Opponent |
Score |
Location |
Attendance |
Record |
| 11 | November 1, 1969 | | Milwaukee | 112–108 | Madison Square Garden | | 10–1 |
| 12 | November 3, 1969 | | @ Milwaukee | 109–93 | MECCA Arena | | 11–1 |
| 13 | November 4, 1969 | | @ Phoenix | 116–99 | Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum | | 12–1 |
| 14 | November 7, 1969 | | @ San Diego | 129–111 | San Diego Sports Arena | | 13–1 |
| 15 | November 9, 1969 | | @ Los Angeles | 112–102 | The Forum | | 14–1 |
| 16 | November 11, 1969 | | @ San Francisco | 116–103 | Cow Palace | | 15–1 |
| 17 | November 13, 1969 | | Chicago | 114–99 | Madison Square Garden | | 16–1 |
| 18 | November 15, 1969 | | Boston | 113–98 | Madison Square Garden | | 17–1 |
| 19 | November 18, 1969 | | Cincinnati | 112–94 | Madison Square Garden | | 18–1 |
| 20 | November 21, 1969 | | @ Philadelphia | 98–94 | The Spectrum | | 19–1 |
| 21 | November 22, 1969 | | Phoenix | 128–114 | Madison Square Garden | | 20–1 |
| 22 | November 25, 1969 | | Los Angeles | 103–96 | Madison Square Garden | | 21–1 |
| 23 | November 26, 1969 | | @ Atlanta | 138–108 | Alexander Memorial Coliseum | | 22–1 |
| 24 | November 28, 1969 | | vs. Cincinnati
(at Cleveland, OH) | 106–105 | Cleveland Arena | | 23–1 |
| 25 | November 29, 1969 | | Detroit | 98–110 | Madison Square Garden | | 23–2 |
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December (10–5) (Home: 5–3; Road: 4–2; Neutral: 1–0)
| Game |
Date |
Time |
Opponent |
Score |
Location |
Attendance |
Record |
| 26 | December 2, 1969 | | Seattle | 129–109 | Madison Square Garden | | 24–2 |
| 27 | December 5, 1969 | | @ Baltimore | 116–107 | Baltimore Civic Center | | 25–2 |
| 28 | December 6, 1969 | | Milwaukee | 124–99 | Madison Square Garden | | 26–2 |
| 29 | December 9, 1969 | | Cincinnati | 101–103 | Madison Square Garden | | 26–3 |
| 30 | December 10, 1969 | | @ Milwaukee | 96–95 | MECCA Arena | | 26–3 |
| 31 | December 11, 1969 | | @ Seattle | 105–112 | Seattle Center Coliseum | | 27–4 |
| 32 | December 13, 1969 | | Philadelphia | 93–100 | Madison Square Garden | | 27–5 |
| 33 | December 16, 1969 | | Atlanta | 124–125 (OT) | Madison Square Garden | | 27–6 |
| 34 | December 19, 1969 | | @ Chicago | 108–99 | Chicago Stadium | | 28–6 |
| 35 | December 20, 1969 | | Baltimore | 128–91 | Madison Square Garden | | 29–6 |
| 36 | December 25, 1969 | | Detroit | 112–111 | Madison Square Garden | | 30–6 |
| 37 | December 26, 1969 | | @ Los Angeles | 106–114 | The Forum | | 30–7 |
| 38 | December 27, 1969 | | vs. Seattle
(at Vancouver, BC) | 119–117 | Pacific Coliseum | | 31–7 |
| 39 | December 28, 1969 | | @ Phoenix | 135–116 | Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum | | 32–7 |
| 40 | December 30, 1969 | | Chicago | 116–96 | Madison Square Garden | | 33–7 |
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January (12–4) (Home: 4–1; Road: 7–3; Neutral: 1–0)
| Game |
Date |
Time |
Opponent |
Score |
Location |
Attendance |
Record |
| 41 | January 2, 1970 | | @ Milwaukee | 105–118 | MECCA Arena | | 33–8 |
| 42 | January 3, 1970 | | Boston | 104–111 | Madison Square Garden | | 33–9 |
| 43 | January 6, 1970 | | @ Baltimore | 129–99 | Baltimore Civic Center | | 34–9 |
| 44 | January 7, 1970 | | @ San Francisco | 99–94 | Cow Palace | | 35–9 |
| 45 | January 9, 1970 | | @ San Francisco | 123–93 | Cow Palace | | 36–9 |
| 46 | January 10, 1970 | | @ San Diego | 115–123 | San Diego Sports Arena | | 36–10 |
| 47 | January 12, 1970 | | vs. Phoenix
(at Salt Lake City, UT) | 130–114 | Salt Palace Acord Arena | | 37–10 |
| 48 | January 16, 1970 | | @ Detroit | 104–102 | Cobo Center | | 38–10 |
| 49 | January 18, 1970 | | @ Boston | 102–109 | Boston Garden | | 38–11 |
| 50 | January 23, 1970 | | @ Chicago | 120–117 | Chicago Stadium | | 39–11 |
| 51 | January 24, 1970 | | San Diego | 127–114 | Madison Square Garden | | 40–11 |
| 52 | January 25, 1970 | | @ Boston | 102–96 | Boston Garden | | 41–11 |
| 53 | January 27, 1970 | | Boston | 133–100 | Madison Square Garden | | 41–11 |
| 54 | January 29, 1970 | | Detroit | 127–106 | Madison Square Garden | | 43–11 |
| 55 | January 30, 1970 | | @ Philadelphia | 104–100 | The Spectrum | | 44–11 |
| 56 | January 31, 1970 | | Chicago | 123–104 | Madison Square Garden | | 45–11 |
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February (9–4) (Home: 6–2; Road: 3–2)
| Game |
Date |
Time |
Opponent |
Score |
Location |
Attendance |
Record |
| 57 | February 1, 1970 | | @ Detroit | 117–111 | Cobo Center | | 46–11 |
| 58 | February 3, 1970 | | San Francisco | 118–98 | Madison Square Garden | | 47–11 |
| 59 | February 4, 1970 | | @ Atlanta | 96–111 | Alexander Memorial Coliseum | | 47–12 |
| 60 | February 6, 1970 | | @ Cincinnati | 135–92 | Cincinnati Gardens | | 48–12 |
| 61 | February 7, 1970 | | Cincinnati | 121–114 | Madison Square Garden | | 49–12 |
| 62 | February 11, 1970 | | Boston | 118–125 (OT) | Madison Square Garden | | 49–13 |
| 63 | February 13, 1970 | | @ Philadelphia | 151–106 | The Spectrum | | 50–13 |
| 64 | February 14, 1970 | | Philadelphia | 116–114 | Madison Square Garden | | 51–13 |
| 65 | February 17, 1970 | | Los Angeles | 114–93 | Madison Square Garden | | 52–13 |
| 66 | February 21, 1970 | | Atlanta | 106–122 | Madison Square Garden | | 52–14 |
| 67 | February 22, 1970 | | @ Baltimore | 104–110 | Baltimore Civic Center | | 52–15 |
| 68 | February 24, 1970 | | Phoenix | 121–105 | Madison Square Garden | | 53–15 |
| 69 | February 28, 1970 | | Baltimore | 115–101 | Madison Square Garden | | 54–15 |
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March (6–7) (Home: 3–3; Road: 3–3; Neutral: 0–1)
| Game |
Date |
Time |
Opponent |
Score |
Location |
Attendance |
Record |
| 70 | March 3, 1970 | | San Francisco | 115–100 | Madison Square Garden | | 55–15 |
| 71 | March 6, 1970 | | San Diego | 107–103 | Madison Square Garden | | 56–15 |
| 72 | March 7, 1970 | | @ Philadelphia | 111–104 | The Spectrum | | 57–15 |
| 73 | March 8, 1970 | | Philadelphia | 116–133 | Madison Square Garden | | 57–16 |
| 74 | March 10, 1970 | | Seattle | 117–99 | Madison Square Garden | | 58–16 |
| 75 | March 13, 1970 | | vs. Seattle
(at Portland, OR) | 103–115 | Memorial Coliseum | | 58–17 |
| 76 | March 14, 1970 | | @ San Diego | 119–103 | San Diego Sports Arena | | 59–17 |
| 77 | March 15, 1970 | | @ Los Angeles | 101–106 | The Forum | | 59–18 |
| 78 | March 17, 1970 | | @ Detroit | 122–106 | Cobo Center | | 60–18 |
| 79 | March 18, 1970 | | Milwaukee | 108–116 | Madison Square Garden | | 60–19 |
| 80 | March 20, 1970 | | @ Atlanta | 102–110 | Alexander Memorial Coliseum | | 60–20 |
| 81 | March 21, 1970 | | Cincinnati | 120–136 | Madison Square Garden | | 60–21 |
| 82 | March 22, 1970 | | @ Boston | 112–115 | Boston Garden | | 60–22 |
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| 1969–70 Schedule |
All times are EASTERN time
Playoffs
| 1969–70 NBA Playoffs Game Log (12–7) (Home: 9–2; Road: 3–5) |
Eastern Division Semifinals vs. (E3) Baltimore Bullets – New York Knicks win series 4–3
| Game |
Date |
Time |
Opponent |
Score |
Location |
Attendance |
Series |
| 1 | March 26, 1970 | | Baltimore | 120–117 (2OT) | Madison Square Garden | 19,500 | 1–0 |
| 2 | March 27, 1970 | | @ Baltimore | 106–99 | Baltimore Civic Center | 12,289 | 2–0 |
| 3 | March 29, 1970 | | Baltimore | 113–127 | Madison Square Garden | 19,500 | 2–1 |
| 4 | March 31, 1970 | | @ Baltimore | 92–102 | Baltimore Civic Center | 12,289 | 2–2 |
| 5 | April 2, 1970 | | Baltimore | 101–80 | Madison Square Garden | 19,500 | 3–2 |
| 6 | April 5, 1970 | | @ Baltimore | 87–96 | Baltimore Civic Center | 12,289 | 3–3 |
| 7 | April 6, 1970 | | Baltimore | 127–114 | Madison Square Garden | 19,500 | 4–3 |
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Eastern Division Finals vs. (E2) Milwaukee Bucks – New York Knicks win series 4–1
| Game |
Date |
Time |
Opponent |
Score |
Location |
Attendance |
Series |
| 1 | April 11, 1970 | | Milwaukee | 110–102 | Madison Square Garden | 19,500 | 1–0 |
| 2 | April 13, 1970 | | Milwaukee | 112–111 | Madison Square Garden | 19,500 | 2–0 |
| 3 | April 17, 1970 | | @ Milwaukee | 96–101 | MECCA Arena | 10,746 | 2–1 |
| 4 | April 19, 1970 | | @ Milwaukee | 117–105 | MECCA Arena | 10,746 | 3–1 |
| 5 | April 20, 1970 | | Milwaukee | 132–96 | Madison Square Garden | 19,500 | 4–1 |
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NBA Finals vs. (W2) Los Angeles Lakers – New York Knicks win series 4–3
| Game |
Date |
Time |
Opponent |
Score |
Location |
Attendance |
Series |
| 1 | April 24, 1970 | | Los Angeles | 124–112 | Madison Square Garden | 19,500 | 1–0 |
| 2 | April 27, 1970 | | Los Angeles | 103–105 | Madison Square Garden | 19,500 | 1–1 |
| 3 | April 29, 1970 | | @ Los Angeles | 111–108 (OT) | The Forum | 17,500 | 2–1 |
| 4 | May 1, 1970 | | @ Los Angeles | 115–121 (OT) | The Forum | 17,509 | 2–2 |
| 5 | May 4, 1970 | | Los Angeles | 107–100 | Madison Square Garden | 19,500 | 3–2 |
| 6 | May 6, 1970 | | @ Los Angeles | 113–135 | The Forum | 17,509 | 3–3 |
| 7 | May 8, 1970 | | Los Angeles | 113–99 | Madison Square Garden | 19,500 | 4–3 |
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| 1969–70 Schedule |
All times are EASTERN time
Player statistics
Opponents
Regular-season series
| New York lost 2–4 in the regular-season series |
|
|
| Team |
Games Played |
Minutes Played |
Field Goals |
Free Throws |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Points |
| Knicks | 6 | 293 | 282 | 130 | | | 694 |
| Hawks | 6 | 293 | 279 | 122 | | | 680 |
Regular-season series
| New York won 5–1 in the regular-season series |
|
|
| Team |
Games Played |
Minutes Played |
Field Goals |
Free Throws |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Points |
| Knicks | 6 | 288 | 254 | 127 | | | 710 |
| Bullets | 6 | 288 | 236 | 135 | | | 607 |
Regular-season series
| New York lost 3–4 in the regular-season series |
|
|
| Team |
Games Played |
Minutes Played |
Field Goals |
Free Throws |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Points |
| Knicks | 7 | 341 | 302 | 180 | | | 784 |
| Celtics | 7 | 341 | 281 | 192 | | | 754 |
Regular-season series
| New York won 6–0 in the regular-season series |
|
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| Team |
Games Played |
Minutes Played |
Field Goals |
Free Throws |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Points |
| Knicks | 6 | 288 | 292 | 113 | | | 697 |
| Bulls | 6 | 288 | 223 | 156 | | | 602 |
Regular-season series
| New York won 5–2 in the regular-season series |
|
|
| Team |
Games Played |
Minutes Played |
Field Goals |
Free Throws |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Points |
| Knicks | 7 | 336 | 313 | 163 | | | 789 |
| Royals | 7 | 336 | 271 | 171 | | | 713 |
Regular-season series
| New York won 6–1 in the regular-season series |
|
|
| Team |
Games Played |
Minutes Played |
Field Goals |
Free Throws |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Points |
| Knicks | 7 | 336 | 317 | 162 | | | 796 |
| Pistons | 7 | 336 | 290 | 158 | | | 738 |
Regular-season series
| New York won 4–2 in the regular-season series |
|
|
| Team |
Games Played |
Minutes Played |
Field Goals |
Free Throws |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Points |
| Knicks | 6 | 288 | 254 | 127 | | | 635 |
| Lakers | 6 | 288 | 236 | 135 | | | 607 |
Regular-season series
| New York won 4–2 in the regular-season series |
|
|
| Team |
Games Played |
Minutes Played |
Field Goals |
Free Throws |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Points |
| Knicks | 6 | 288 | 277 | 100 | | | 654 |
| Bucks | 6 | 288 | 252 | 125 | | | 629 |
Regular-season series
| New York won 5–2 in the regular-season series |
|
|
| Team |
Games Played |
Minutes Played |
Field Goals |
Free Throws |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Points |
| Knicks | 7 | 336 | 309 | 178 | | | 789 |
| 76ers | 7 | 336 | 294 | 163 | | | 751 |
Regular-season series
| New York won 6–0 in the regular-season series |
|
|
| Team |
Games Played |
Minutes Played |
Field Goals |
Free Throws |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Points |
| Knicks | 6 | 288 | 310 | 150 | | | 770 |
| Suns | 6 | 288 | 246 | 172 | | | 664 |
Regular-season series
| New York won 5–1 in the regular-season series |
|
|
| Team |
Games Played |
Minutes Played |
Field Goals |
Free Throws |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Points |
| Knicks | 6 | 288 | 294 | 132 | | | 720 |
| Rockets | 6 | 288 | 232 | 200 | | | 664 |
Regular-season series
| New York won 5–1 in the regular-season series |
|
|
| Team |
Games Played |
Minutes Played |
Field Goals |
Free Throws |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Points |
| Knicks | 6 | 288 | 274 | 132 | | | 680 |
| Warriors | 6 | 288 | 228 | 144 | | | 600 |
Regular-season series
| New York won 4–2 in the regular-season series |
|
|
| Team |
Games Played |
Minutes Played |
Field Goals |
Free Throws |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Points |
| Knicks | 6 | 288 | 283 | 133 | | | 699 |
| SuperSonics | 6 | 288 | 240 | 173 | | | 653 |
Total
| Team |
Games Played |
Minutes Played |
Field Goals |
Free Throws |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Points |
| Opponents | 82 | 19730 | 3308 | 2062 | | | 8682 |
Opponents
| Team |
Games Played |
Minutes Played |
Field Goals |
Free Throws |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Points |
| Knicks | 7 | 346 | 307 | 137 | | | 746 |
| Bullets | 7 | 346 | 286 | 163 | | | 735 |
| Team |
Games Played |
Minutes Played |
Field Goals |
Free Throws |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Points |
| Knicks | 5 | 240 | 238 | 91 | | | 567 |
| Bucks | 5 | 240 | 208 | 99 | | | 515 |
| Team |
Games Played |
Minutes Played |
Field Goals |
Free Throws |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Points |
| Knicks | 7 | 346 | 332 | 122 | | | 786 |
| Lakers | 7 | 346 | 302 | 176 | | | 780 |
Total
| Team |
Games Played |
Minutes Played |
Field Goals |
Free Throws |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Points |
| Opponents | 19 | 922 | 796 | 438 | | | 2030 |
Local TV
| Date |
Opponent |
Channel |
| October 15, 1969 |
@ Cincinnati |
WOR-TV |
| October 17, 1969 |
@ Chicago |
WOR-TV |
| October 24, 1969 |
@ Detroit |
WOR-TV |
| November 3, 1969 |
@ Milwaukee |
WOR-TV |
| November 26, 1969 |
@ Atlanta |
WOR-TV |
| December 5, 1969 |
@ Baltimore |
WOR-TV |
| December 10, 1969 |
@ Milwaukee |
WOR-TV |
| January 6, 1970 |
@ Baltimore |
WOR-TV |
| February 4, 1970 |
@ Atlanta |
WOR-TV |
| March 20, 1970 |
@ Atlanta |
WOR-TV |
| March 27, 1970 |
@ Baltimore |
WOR-TV |
| March 31, 1970 |
@ Baltimore |
WOR-TV |
| April 17, 1970 |
@ Milwaukee |
WOR-TV |
Some New York Knicks TV Games never aired on WOR-TV because of broadcast conflict with the New York Rangers (NHL).
Local Cable TV
| Date |
Opponent |
Cable TV |
| October 14, 1969 |
Seattle |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| October 18, 1969 |
Los Angeles |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| October 21, 1969 |
Phoenix |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| October 23, 1969 |
San Francisco |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| October 25, 1969 |
Baltimore |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| October 28, 1969 |
Atlanta |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| October 30, 1969 |
San Diego |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| November 1, 1969 |
Milwaukee |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| November 22, 1969 |
Phoenix |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| December 6, 1969 |
Milwaukee |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| December 16, 1969 |
Atlanta |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| December 20, 1969 |
Baltimore |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| February 21, 1970 |
Atlanta |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| February 24, 1970 |
Phoenix |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| February 28, 1970 |
Baltimore |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| March 18, 1970 |
Milwaukee |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| March 26, 1970 |
Baltimore |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| April 2, 1970 |
Baltimore |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| April 6, 1970 |
Baltimore |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| April 13, 1970 |
Milwaukee |
Manhattan Cable Television |
| April 20, 1970 |
Milwaukee |
Manhattan Cable Television |
National TV
| Date |
Opponent |
Network |
Play-by-play |
Color analyst |
| January 2, 1970 |
@ Milwaukee |
ABC |
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| February 22, 1970 |
@ Baltimore |
ABC |
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| March 29, 1970 |
Baltimore |
ABC |
|
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| April 5, 1970 |
@ Baltimore |
ABC |
|
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| April 11, 1970 |
Milwaukee |
ABC |
|
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| April 19, 1970 |
@ Milwaukee |
ABC |
|
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| April 24, 1970 |
Los Angeles |
ABC |
|
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| April 27, 1970 |
Los Angeles |
ABC |
|
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| April 29, 1970 |
@ Los Angeles |
ABC |
|
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| May 1, 1970 |
@ Los Angeles |
ABC |
|
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| May 4, 1970 |
Los Angeles |
ABC |
|
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| May 6, 1970 |
@ Los Angeles |
ABC |
|
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| May 8, 1970 |
Los Angeles |
ABC |
|
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Local Radio
| Date |
Opponent |
Flagship station |
| October 14, 1969 |
Seattle |
WHN |
| October 17, 1969 |
@ Chicago |
WHN |
| October 18, 1969 |
Los Angeles |
WHN |
| October 21, 1969 |
Phoenix |
WHN |
| October 23, 1969 |
San Francisco |
WHN |
| October 24, 1969 |
@ Detroit |
WHN |
| October 25, 1969 |
Baltimore |
WHN |
| October 28, 1969 |
Atlanta |
WHN |
| October 30, 1969 |
San Diego |
WHN |
| November 1, 1969 |
Milwaukee |
WHN |
| November 3, 1969 |
@ Milwaukee |
WHN |
| December 5, 1969 |
@ Baltimore |
WHN |
| December 6, 1969 |
Milwaukee |
WHN |
| December 16, 1969 |
Atlanta |
WHN |
| December 20, 1969 |
Baltimore |
WHN |
| January 2, 1970 |
@ Milwaukee |
WHN |
| January 6, 1970 |
@ Baltimore |
WHN |
| February 21, 1970 |
Atlanta |
WHN |
| February 22, 1970 |
@ Baltimore |
WHN |
| February 28, 1970 |
Baltimore |
WHN |
| March 18, 1970 |
Milwaukee |
WHN |
| March 20, 1970 |
@ Atlanta |
WHN |
| March 26, 1970 |
Baltimore |
WHN |
| March 27, 1970 |
@ Baltimore |
WHN |
| March 29, 1970 |
Baltimore |
WHN |
| March 31, 1970 |
@ Baltimore |
WHN |
| April 2, 1970 |
Baltimore |
WHN |
| April 6, 1970 |
Baltimore |
WHN |
| April 11, 1970 |
Milwaukee |
WHN |
| April 13, 1970 |
Milwaukee |
WHN |
| April 17, 1970 |
@ Milwaukee |
WHN |
| April 19, 1970 |
@ Milwaukee |
WHN |
| April 20, 1970 |
Milwaukee |
WHN |
| April 24, 1970 |
Los Angeles |
WHN |
| April 27, 1970 |
Los Angeles |
WHN |
| April 29, 1970 |
@ Los Angeles |
WHN |
| May 1, 1970 |
@ Los Angeles |
WHN |
| May 4, 1970 |
Los Angeles |
WHN |
| May 6, 1970 |
@ Los Angeles |
WHN |
| May 8, 1970 |
Los Angeles |
WHN |
Some New York Knicks radio games never aired on WHN because of broadcast conflict with the New York Rangers (NHL).
Public Address Announcer
| Madison Square Garden PA Announcer |
| John Condon |
Transactions
Transactions listed are from July 1, 1969 to June 30, 1970.
NBA finals
Without question, the defining moment in the series occurred in Game 7, where an injured Reed limped onto the court right before the start of the game.
On a re-creation of that moment, Marv Albert described it: "Here comes Willis! The crowd is going wild! Willis passes the scorers table, he grabs a basketball. The Lakers have stopped (shooting), the Lakers are watching Willis!"
He scored the game's first two baskets and proceeded not to score for the remainder of the game. Contrary to popular lore, he did not sit out after his first two baskets, but remained on the floor for 27 minutes. Despite his lack of scoring after his first four points, Reed's heroics inspired the team, and they won the game by a score of 113–99. The entire starting line up for the 69–70 Knicks had their jerseys retired by the New York Knicks. The jerseys of Walt Frazier (#10), Willis Reed (#19), Dave DeBusschere (#22), Bill Bradley (#24), and Dick Barnett (#12) all hang from the rafters at Madison Square Garden. Reed walking on to the court was voted the greatest moment in Madison Square Garden history.
| Game | Date | Result | Site | Series | |
| Game 1 | April 24 (Fri.) | New York Knicks 124, Los Angeles Lakers 112 | @ New York | Knicks lead, 1 game to 0 | |
| Game 2 | April 27 (Mon.) | Los Angeles Lakes 105, New York Knicks 103 | @ New York | Series tied, 1 game each | |
| Game 3 | April 29 (Wed.) | New York Knicks 111, Los Angeles Lakers 108 | @ Los Angeles | Knicks lead, 2 games to 1 | |
| Game 4 | May 1 (Fri.) | Los Angeles Lakers 121, New York Knicks 105 | @ Los Angeles | Series tied, 2 games each | |
| Game 5 | May 4 (Mon.) | New York Knicks 107, Los Angeles Lakers 100 | @ New York | Knicks lead, 3 games to 2 | |
| Game 6 | May 6 (Wed.) | Los Angeles Lakers 135, New York Knicks 113 | @ Los Angeles | Series tied, 3 games each | |
| Game 7 | May 8 (Fri.) | New York Knicks 113, Los Angeles Lakers 99 | @ New York | Knicks win, 4 games to 3 | |
Knicks win series 4–3
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