NBA Update
Tonight on the exact 56 year anniversary of their first crown, the New York Knicks bid for a commanding (3-0) “quarters” lead at Philadelphia vs the 76ers.
The previous five Sixers/Knicks ‘offs series went to the team with home “advantage,” who also won the series opener. Three were sweeps, two in best of 5 prelims.
Elsewhere in the East, top seed but not conference favorite, (the Knicks are), Detroit (Pistons) held serve, covered both and lead Cleveland (Cavaliers) (2-0).
Top ranked and defending champion Oklahoma City (Thunder) covered and all teased in the first two high priced spreads vs the Lakers, while San Antonio ripped Minne (Timberwolves)in #2 after Minne’s 2 point win in their “quarters” opener.
Below from the ’68 “Quarters,” Celts’ #6 clincher at Detroit (Pistons).
| Boston Celtics 111, Detroit Pistons 103 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 22–24, 35–25, 30–31, 24–23 | ||
| Pts: John Havlicek 31 Rebs: Bill Russell 23 Asts: John Havlicek 12 | Pts: Dave Bing 44 Rebs: Dave DeBusschere 14 Asts: Dave Bing 4 | |
| Boston wins series, 4–2 | ||
Also in “late, (not) great ’68, Philly also in 6, vs the Knicks in their “quarter.”
Andy B Sports 