1973 NBA playoffs
Knicks defeat Lakers for second NBA title.
The 1973 NBA playoffs concluded with the New York Knicks defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4 games to 1 in the NBA Finals, earning the Knicks their second NBA title. Willis Reed became the first player to be named NBA Finals MVP twice. The playoff format was modified, with only divisional champions qualifying automatically and two wild-cards added per conference, leading to seeding based on record rather than division standing.
Quick Facts
- Season
- 1972–73
- Dates
- March 30–May 10, 1973
- Teams
- 8
- Winners
- New York Knicks
- Second
- Los Angeles Lakers
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Did You Know?
- The Knicks became the first NBA road team to win Game 7 after leading a series 3–1.
- This was the first time the Celtics lost a Game 7.
- The Knicks and Lakers met in the Finals for the second straight year and third time in four seasons.
Conference semifinals
This was the sixth playoff meeting between the Celtics and their opponent, with Boston winning four of the first five. The last playoff game at the Baltimore Civic Center occurred in this round. The Knicks had won three of the previous four meetings against their opponent. The Bucks had won the first two meetings against their opponent. The Lakers had won the first three meetings against their opponent.
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