A time when player introductions were simply....introductions. No dancing girls, no fireworks, no lights out, loud music. Just basketball. Happy times.
I was living the dream in those days! 😃 You see, I was the official scorer for the New York Knicks and I got to sit right next to the great John F.X. Condon at every game!! 😍 He would always cue me when he was ready to start the introductions and then I would hit that distinctive horn which I used during the game to alert the officials that a substitute had reported in. 🙂 It was the most glorious time of my life and I’d give anything to be able to go back and do it all again!! 🥰🏀🙂
What a lucky guy! I'm just thrilled I got to meet Frazier, Monroe, Reed later in life and chat about these magical times! Let's hope today's team finishes the same way - champions!
Stephen Nixon I agree!!!!!! Miss those sounds at the Garden, and the legendary voice of John FX Condon “Good afternoon everybody, welcome to the magical world of Madison Square Garden Center” I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! ❤️
@@harrykargenian110 "Score the basket! Credit the basket to [name of player], that was goaltending!" -- the usual John Condon phrase whenever there was a goaltending violation :D
I remember watching this game with the entire extended family at our house on Easter Sunday. My dad & mom, and the kids were big Knick fans, and our passion got everyone else interested (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins). Wild game and a great memory!
it was an easter sunday! we had neighbors over and they were watching nhl playoff hockey on nbc in the other room. might of been montreal vs chicago in the 73' cup finals! rangers went down to chicago in the semi's 4 games to 1!
Jerry Baskett This was a great game for the Knicks. I remember watching it on the tube back in Seattle. The Knicks trailed by 16 at the end of the 3rd qtr before winning in 2 overtimes.
Great hearing John Condon’s voice introducing the Knicks. Brings back such great memories. (Note: in this case, he made a mistake. Before introducing the players, he referred to the series as the “World Championship series”. This was the Eastern conference playoffs, not the finals).
Yup me too. Grew up farther North in San Francisco. But in 1970 because of the Knicks starting off the season with their 18 game winning streak, it seemed like the Knicks were always on the ABC game of the week. I fell in love with everything about the Knicks and the Garden and John Condon as the public address announcer at the Garden. I finally made it to NYC in 1986 and saw Madison Square Garden for the very 1st time in person. A very impressive and beautiful arena!!!!!!!!!! 👍🗽
Yes, and in his final year or two as PA announcer, he changed the introduction to, "Welcome to Madison Square Garden, the world's most famous arena." That intro has been used ever since.
No bullshit like today. At center #19 Captain Willis Reed. Beautiful and in the last 3 games of the next series, an injured Willis stepped up against Wilt scoring 61 points in a little over 90 minutes to win a second NBA title. Willis was never the same after hurting his knee in the spring of 1971 missing 9 games and was hurt in the 1971 playoffs, only played 11 games the next season and this year missed 13 games and was about 65% of his former self. If Willis had been healthy and played to 35 like Bill Russell or 36 like Wilt would have won 6 NBA titles. Pat Ewing was nothing compared to Willis!
You are so correct. Probably one of the most agile & talented players on the Knicks. Sadly only lasted 10 years as a player in the NBA. As a West Coast kid growing up in the 60’s, I fell in love with the NY Knicks in the 70’s. Because of their 18 game winning streak in the 70 season, it seemed like they were always on the ABC game of the week. I always loved watching them play from MSG. I finally got to see that beautiful arena on my first trip to NYC in 1986
I have been searching for this full game including the 4th qtr for ever. I have seen the game with the 4th qtr cut out, however that is whn the Knicks came back from 16 points and won eventually in double overtime. I would be appreciative of anyone who has the ENTIRE game on video
How can you go 68-14 and lose to a 54-28 team? Havlicek's injury had to play some part but those 1973 Knicks peaked at the perfect time, beating two of the NBA's flagship franchise to take it all. I've read New York often passed the ball seven times per possession.
to be COMPLETELY honest i did do and will really LOVE dave cowens ALMOST as much as an even more elite superstar being willis reed but the #15 best player ever if you ask me is a legend i did do and will SOMEWHAT like being john havlicek
Double OT. Great game. Knicks were down 16-17 in the second half but caught the Celtics at the end to force the overtimes. Seldom-used rookies, center John Gianelli and guard Henry Bibby, played vital roles in the second OT to give the Knicks the big win.
He was a long time public address announcer during the Walt Frazier, Willis Reed and Earl Monroe era and also the Bernard King, Bill Cartwright era or Patrick Ewing era until the 1990-91 season i don't know who is the name of the Knicks PA announcer.
How do you win 68 games and lose to a 54 win Knick team in the conference final? Because NY was a team of destiny like the 68 Jets and 69 Mets, a very good team that hit their stride perfectly come playoff time, with their entire roster playing some of the best basketball of their career, I suppose. Other NBA players have described the Knicks as a single minded entity on one wave length, almost communicating strategy telepathically. The pieces obviously fit perfectly, every player knowing their role and doing it with no one caring who got the credit. They seem similar to the 1975 Golden State Warriors and 1977 Trail Blazers. Wonder who would win in matchups among those three teams that epitomized team work?
@@wilsonstone935 No - if you listen carefully, that was respectful applause the Knick fans were giving Hondo. They know an all-time great player when they see one.
I did not even know Monroe was hurt. We all know Havlicek was hurt for Boston and did not play. I know Monroe bounced back and had played well in the 1973 finals against the Lakers when he did not play well at all in the 72 finals.
1971-72 was pretty much a lost year for the Pearl. Was hurt most of the year after getting traded to the Knicks in November 1971. Goodrich torched him in the '72 Finals. The Pearl bounced back in 72-73, incorporating his game in the Knicks' system, and he really came on in the playoffs, especially in the opening round against the Bullets.
I know Goodrich had his way with Monroe in 71-72 and Monroe redeemed himself the next year. Wilt talked about it in his first book. Did Monroe even play in Game 5 of the 72 Finals? I was not aware of the injury issues he had that first year until recently. Clyde Frazier mentioned it in a recent interview.
Monroe had a hip-pointer and had to sit out game 4. This was played on Easter Sunday 1973. The Knicks were down 72-56 going into the 4th quarter and Frazier, who had scored only 12 points up till then, sparked a New York rally scoring 15 points in the final period. The Knicks tied the game at the end of the 4th and the game went into double overtime. Clyde ended up with 37 points. Bill Bradley called the game, 'the wildest game I ever played in' and even DeBusschere admitted '...we had to be awful lucky to win it.'
A time when player introductions were simply....introductions. No dancing girls, no fireworks, no lights out, loud music. Just basketball. Happy times.
I was living the dream in those days! 😃 You see, I was the official scorer for the New York Knicks and I got to sit right next to the great John F.X. Condon at every game!! 😍 He would always cue me when he was ready to start the introductions and then I would hit that distinctive horn which I used during the game to alert the officials that a substitute had reported in. 🙂 It was the most glorious time of my life and I’d give anything to be able to go back and do it all again!! 🥰🏀🙂
You were definitely living the dream. We need to find a time machine.
What a lucky guy! I'm just thrilled I got to meet Frazier, Monroe, Reed later in life and chat about these magical times! Let's hope today's team finishes the same way - champions!
what was Havliceks last game like at Garden. I heard large ovation during introduction. always curious if that was true
@@nulcearalert he certainly played the 73-74 season because they beat the bucks in the finals
Wow! What a dream gig. Growing up, like so many others, I lived and died with those Knicks. What a team!
Just love hearing those introductions by the legendary John Condon. I am so thankful I got to hear him in person introduce those great Knick players.
Stephen Nixon I agree!!!!!! Miss those sounds at the Garden, and the legendary voice of John FX Condon “Good afternoon everybody, welcome to the magical world of Madison Square Garden Center” I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! ❤️
John Condon, probably the greatest PA announcer in basketball history. Loved his style.
@slip satch I loved to hear Zinkoff say Julius Errrrrving and when someone was at the foul line he would go thrrree 4 2.
@@harrykargenian110 "Score the basket! Credit the basket to [name of player], that was goaltending!" -- the usual John Condon phrase whenever there was a goaltending violation :D
Organist...Toby Wright?
I remember watching this game with the entire extended family at our house on Easter Sunday. My dad & mom, and the kids were big Knick fans, and our passion got everyone else interested (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins). Wild game and a great memory!
Condon was one of my announcing Idols in the 70's. Just professional. And no smoke, hula hoops and dancing by the players, just men.
it was an easter sunday!
we had neighbors over and they were watching nhl playoff hockey on nbc in the other room. might of been montreal vs chicago in the 73' cup finals! rangers went down to chicago in the semi's 4 games to 1!
i looked it up it was the nhl semi's montreal at phildelphia game 5
This is truly one the best Knicks game ever! I too, have been searching for the entire game for a long time.
Jerry Baskett This was a great game for the Knicks. I remember watching it on the tube back in Seattle. The Knicks trailed by 16 at the end of the 3rd qtr before winning in 2 overtimes.
easter sunday back in '73
Great hearing John Condon’s voice introducing the Knicks. Brings back such great memories. (Note: in this case, he made a mistake. Before introducing the players, he referred to the series as the “World Championship series”. This was the Eastern conference playoffs, not the finals).
Then there is the much maligned ABA finals. By this time the leagues were even.
"Welcome to magic world of Madison Square Garden Center." Remember that PA announcement like yesterday. So legendary and I'm saying as a Lakers fan.
Yup me too. Grew up farther North in San Francisco. But in 1970 because of the Knicks starting off the season with their 18 game winning streak, it seemed like the Knicks were always on the ABC game of the week. I fell in love with everything about the Knicks and the Garden and John Condon as the public address announcer at the Garden. I finally made it to NYC in 1986 and saw Madison Square Garden for the very 1st time in person. A very impressive and beautiful arena!!!!!!!!!! 👍🗽
Yes, and in his final year or two as PA announcer, he changed the introduction to, "Welcome to Madison Square Garden, the world's most famous arena." That intro has been used ever since.
No bullshit like today. At center #19 Captain Willis Reed. Beautiful and in the last 3 games of the next series, an injured Willis stepped up against Wilt scoring 61 points in a little over 90 minutes to win a second NBA title.
Willis was never the same after hurting his knee in the spring of 1971 missing 9 games and was hurt in the 1971 playoffs, only played 11 games the next season and this year missed 13 games and was about 65% of his former self.
If Willis had been healthy and played to 35 like Bill Russell or 36 like Wilt would have won 6 NBA titles. Pat Ewing was nothing compared to Willis!
You are so correct. Probably one of the most agile & talented players on the Knicks. Sadly only lasted 10 years as a player in the NBA. As a West Coast kid growing up in the 60’s, I fell in love with the NY Knicks in the 70’s. Because of their 18 game winning streak in the 70 season, it seemed like they were always on the ABC game of the week. I always loved watching them play from MSG. I finally got to see that beautiful arena on my first trip to NYC in 1986
That’s a decent starting 5 for the C’s
Honored to have been at this game very moving,
brings back such great memories.
3 former Knicks coaches in the starting lineups Reed, Nelson & Chaney
all busts
I have been searching for this full game including the 4th qtr for ever. I have seen the game with the 4th qtr cut out, however that is whn the Knicks came back from 16 points and won eventually in double overtime. I would be appreciative of anyone who has the ENTIRE game on video
Decent quality video. Too bad the game video isn't available? Love to see these two Multiple Champions of the 70's Square off again.
How can you go 68-14 and lose to a 54-28 team? Havlicek's injury had to play some part but those 1973 Knicks peaked at the perfect time, beating two of the NBA's flagship franchise to take it all. I've read New York often passed the ball seven times per possession.
I believe the Knicks were 57-25 in the 72-73 season.
You need scoring punch. Havlicek had it. Don Chaney, a fine player, defensive oriented, was not a big offensive guy.
Yes the Knicks did pass like that and losing the legend havlicek really hurt Boston of course
knicks were missing monroe, but meminger played well in his absence
No havlicek had A lot to do with it -see ,'next season playoff'!
Thank you Brasil, however 4th qtr still missing.
to be COMPLETELY honest i did do and will really LOVE dave cowens ALMOST as much as an even more elite superstar being willis reed but the #15 best player ever if you ask me is a legend i did do and will SOMEWHAT like being john havlicek
How come the announcer didn’t mention that Earl the Pearl was injured?
this was a great game ; where is this whole game ; this was a sunday game on channel 7 ; double or triple overtime
Double OT. Great game. Knicks were down 16-17 in the second half but caught the Celtics at the end to force the overtimes. Seldom-used rookies, center John Gianelli and guard Henry Bibby, played vital roles in the second OT to give the Knicks the big win.
STAY CLASSY NEW YORK! You cheer someone from An Opposing Team being injured?
The cheers were a sign of respect for Hondo.
Dumb dick
@@Pearlfan15 yes indeed
Havlicek was well respected everywhere he went
they hated heinsohn and cowens!
they were the two hot-heads in beantown
He was a long time public address announcer during the Walt Frazier, Willis Reed and Earl Monroe era and also the Bernard King, Bill Cartwright era or Patrick Ewing era until the 1990-91 season i don't know who is the name of the Knicks PA announcer.
His name was John F.X. Condon.
His name Mike Wolshelvski. I'm sure I spelled it wrong but it if you pronounce it phonetically you get the idea.
it's john condon
How do you win 68 games and lose to a 54 win Knick team in the conference final? Because NY was a team of destiny like the 68 Jets and 69 Mets, a very good team that hit their stride perfectly come playoff time, with their entire roster playing some of the best basketball of their career, I suppose. Other NBA players have described the Knicks as a single minded entity on one wave length, almost communicating strategy telepathically. The pieces obviously fit perfectly, every player knowing their role and doing it with no one caring who got the credit. They seem similar to the 1975 Golden State Warriors and 1977 Trail Blazers. Wonder who would win in matchups among those three teams that epitomized team work?
No Havlicek for the first time in this series -
And the NY fans applauded his injury, ha -made em pay for it the next year
@@wilsonstone935 No - if you listen carefully, that was respectful applause the Knick fans were giving Hondo. They know an all-time great player when they see one.
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Sometimes less is more. No theater swirling lights cannons going off. Just give me the lineups.Thanks John. Priceless
Earl Monroe didn't start for the Knicks?
Earl was injured this game. yes, he did start with Clyde.
I did not even know Monroe was hurt. We all know Havlicek was hurt for Boston and did not play. I know Monroe bounced back and had played well in the 1973 finals against the Lakers when he did not play well at all in the 72 finals.
1971-72 was pretty much a lost year for the Pearl. Was hurt most of the year after getting traded to the Knicks in November 1971. Goodrich torched him in the '72 Finals. The Pearl bounced back in 72-73, incorporating his game in the Knicks' system, and he really came on in the playoffs, especially in the opening round against the Bullets.
I know Goodrich had his way with Monroe in 71-72 and Monroe redeemed himself the next year. Wilt talked about it in his first book. Did Monroe even play in Game 5 of the 72 Finals? I was not aware of the injury issues he had that first year until recently. Clyde Frazier mentioned it in a recent interview.
Monroe had a hip-pointer and had to sit out game 4. This was played on Easter Sunday 1973. The Knicks were down 72-56 going into the 4th quarter and Frazier, who had scored only 12 points up till then, sparked a New York rally scoring 15 points in the final period. The Knicks tied the game at the end of the 4th and the game went into double overtime. Clyde ended up with 37 points. Bill Bradley called the game, 'the wildest game I ever played in' and even DeBusschere admitted '...we had to be awful lucky to win it.'