Times (May 4, 1972) Game 3: "Lakers Beat Knicks, 107‐96, and Lead Final, 2‐1" New York Times (May 6, 1972) Game 4: "Lakers Beat Knicks, 116‐111, for 3‐1 Lead" New York Times (May 7, 1972) Pre-Game 5: "REPORT OF INJURY LIFTS KNICK HOPES; Doctor Doubts Chamberlain Can Play for the Lakers Tonight in Fifth Game" New York Times (May 8, 1972) Game 5: "Lakers Beat Knicks, 114‐100, Win Crown" New York Times (May 9, 1972) Game 5: "Wilt's Crowning Touches for Lakers" NBA History Summary of Series Box Scores & Series Stats Sports Illustrated (May 15, 1972) Los Angeles Champions at Last! Wilt: Larger Than Life (p. 252-270) National Basketball Association Finals NBA NBA Finals NBA Finals 1970s in Los Angeles County, California Basketball competitions in New York City Basketball competitions in Inglewood, California NBA Finals NBA Finals NBA Finals