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New York KnicksVERSUSLos Angeles Lakers

1969-70 · NBA Finals Game 3 · Apr 29, 1970

#1 New York Knicks vs #1 Los Angeles Lakers

A cross-country Finals shifted on a desperation shot from beyond half court and a full overtime period.

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Starting fives

Verified starters

Home starting five
Los Angeles Lakers
StarterEGEldo Garrett
StarterEBElgin Baylor
StarterHHHappy Hairston
StarterJWJerry West

Before the game

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The Knicks had finally reached the Finals behind the league's best defense, while the star-heavy Lakers were still searching for their first championship in Los Angeles. With the series tied, Game 3 at the Forum became a test of New York's composure on the road.

  • The series was tied 1–1 and the winner would take control before two more games at Madison Square Garden.
  • The NBA did not yet use the three-point line, which would matter on the final play of regulation.

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Starter
JEJohnny Egan
Away starting five
New York Knicks
StarterBBBill Bradley
StarterCRCazzie Russell
StarterDDDave DeBusschere
StarterDSDave Stallworth
StarterDBDick Barnett

The five starters come from each team’s saved NBA box-score order. Exact positions are omitted because this archive does not reliably provide them.