Game 1, 1969-70 NBA Finals
April 24, 1970 · Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Game 1, 1969-70 NBA Finals: NYKNew York Knicks 124–112 Los Angeles Lakers, at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York on April 24, 1970.
Willis Reed's 37 points set the tone in New York's Finals-opening win.
Box score
| NYKNew York Knicks starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Willis Reed | 37 | 16 | 5 |
| Dick Barnett | 17 | 5 | 9 |
| Dave DeBusschere | 19 | 16 | 5 |
| Bill Bradley | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| Walt Frazier | 6 | 5 | 6 |
Bench (10+ points): Mike Riordan (19)
| LALLos Angeles Lakers starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Jerry West | 33 | 3 | 4 |
| Wilt Chamberlain | 17 | 24 | 5 |
| Elgin Baylor | 21 | 20 | 3 |
| Keith Erickson | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Dick Garrett | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Sources
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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