Or the dramatic ending as they overcame injury to Willis Reed. Willis playing in the final game with Los Angeles, dragging his leg, and setting an emption-packed favor to the May 8 conclusion of ...

Before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals, it was unknown if Willis Reed would play due to a right thigh injury. He then came out of the tunnel to help lead the Knicks to their 1st ever NBA Championship!

The Willis Reed Game: Inside story behind an iconic photo By . Mike Vaccaro. Published May 8, 2020, 7:01 a.m. ET. Willis Reed walks onto the court prior to Game 7 of the 1970 Finals.

Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship and create one of sports’ most ...

Marv Albert knew that Knicks legend Willis Reed would show up for that triumphant Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals even with his torn thigh muscle.

Wonderful Walt poured in a game-high 36 points and injured Knick captain Willis Reed wilted Wilt Chamberlain as the Knicks sank the Lakers, 113-99, for their first championship." Show Caption AP ...

In Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals, Reed provided the iconic moment, but it was Frazier, the Knicks' cool point guard, who torched the Lakers.

Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship and create one of sports’ most ...

Willis Reed on May 14, 1970, in New York, where he received his award as the NBA’s Most Valuable Player. He was the MVP of the NBA’s regular season and All-Star Game during the 1969-70 ...

Willis Reed of the New York Knicks happily trots to the dressing room at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., after the Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 102-93, to capture the NBA title on May 10, 1973.

The New York Knicks will head to Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday but will be in search of a Willis Reed-type performance from their key players.

Willis Reed, a two-time NBA champion with the New York Knicks, died at the age of 80 on Tuesday. ... he surprised a raucous Madison Square Garden by playing in the climactic game. Reed, ...