Game 3, 1972-73 NBA Finals
May 6, 1973 · Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Game 3, 1972-73 NBA Finals: NYKNew York Knicks 87–83 Los Angeles Lakers, at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York on May 6, 1973.
Reed's 22 points and 10 rebounds led New York to a low-scoring, defensive Game 3 win and a 2-1 series lead.
Box score
| NYKNew York Knicks starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Walt Frazier | 14 | 7 | 4 |
| Earl Monroe | 21 | 3 | 6 |
| Bill Bradley | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Willis Reed | 22 | 10 | 3 |
| Dave DeBusschere | 9 | 11 | 1 |
| LALLos Angeles Lakers starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Wilt Chamberlain | 5 | 13 | 5 |
| Jim McMillian | 22 | 3 | 2 |
| Bill Bridges | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Gail Goodrich | 14 | 12 | 2 |
| Jerry West | 16 | 1 | 4 |
Bench (10+ points): Keith Erickson (16)
Sources
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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