This day in NY sports history

THIS DAY IN NY SPORTS HISTORY

May 8, 1970 / The Willis Reed game

Inspired by Willis Reed's last-minute appearance on the court, and led by Walt Frazier's 36 points and 19 assists, the Knicks beat the Lakers, 113-99, in Game 7 of the finals to win the first championship in the franchise's 24-year history.

Knicks 113, Lakers 99

Lakers: West 9-10-28, Chamberlain 10-1-21, Baylor 9-1-19, Erickson 5-4-14, Garrett 3-2-8, Hairston 2-2-6, Tresvant 0-3-3; Totals: 38-23-99.

Knicks: Frazier 12-12-36, Barnett 9-3-21, DeBusschere 8-2-18, Bradley 8-1-17, Bowman 3-0-6, Riordan 2-1-5, Reed 2-0-4, Stallworth 1-2-4, Russell 1-0-2; Totals: 46-21-113.