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1970 NBA Finals
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1970 NBA Finals

Knicks defeat Lakers

After hobbling off the court early in Game 5 with a torn thigh muscle, Willis Reed made a surprising and triumphant return moments before tip-off for the deciding game. Buoyed by his presence -- and his scoring the first two baskets of the game -- the Knicks won the title 113-99 behind Walt Frazier's 36 points and 19 assists.

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