Game 6, 1950-51 NBA Finals
April 18, 1951 · Madison Square Garden (III), New York, New York
Game 6, 1950-51 NBA Finals: NYKNew York Knicks 80–73 Rochester Royals, at Madison Square Garden (III), New York, New York on April 18, 1951.
New York forced a decisive Game 7 by tying the series at 3-3; Arnie Johnson's 27 points were a series high for him despite the loss.
Box score
| NYKNew York Knicks starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Max Zaslofsky | 23 | 4 | 1 |
| Ernie Vandeweghe | 18 | 8 | 2 |
| Vince Boryla | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Connie Simmons | 10 | 7 | 2 |
| Dick McGuire | 9 | 2 | 6 |
| RRRochester Royals starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Arnie Johnson | 27 | 15 | 1 |
| Bob Davies | 17 | 6 | 3 |
| Arnie Risen | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Jack Coleman | 6 | 12 | 8 |
| Bobby Wanzer | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Sources
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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