The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 1973 NBA Playoffs as co-favorites in the West with the Milwaukee Bucks, but both teams faced inspired opponents in the first round.
For some of the Knicks, including Jerry Lucas and Earl Monroe, this was probably their last shot at an NBA title.
The Knicks then beat the Celtics in Game 3 in Boston, and took a 3–1 series lead with a double overtime Easter Sunday win back in New York.
After losing the first game, the Knicks reeled off four straight wins to reclaim the NBA title.
Knicks win series 4-1 This was the only NBA Championship for Jerry Lucas and Earl Monroe.
Chamberlain scored the last points of the game, and of his career, on an uncontested fast break dunk with one second remaining.