Over 500 games into his Hall of Fame career, Earl Monroe finally captured the championship that had eluded him in three consecutive Finals appearances. The crafty guard nicknamed "Black Jesus" and "The Pearl" for his mesmerizing dribbling displays scored 23 points with 4 assists on efficient 8-of-15 shooting, including a signature twisting layup over Jerry West that embodied the playground creativity that made him a cultural icon. The Knicks defeated the Lakers 102-93 at The Forum on May 10, 1973 to clinch their second championship in four years, with Monroe averaging 16.0 points across the series. The four-time All-Star and 1968 Rookie of the Year brought his improvisational genius to Madison Square Garden, where his number 15 jersey now hangs forever, a tribute to one of basketball's most influential artists whose style transcended the game itself.
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Player Box Score
34
MIN
23
PTS
2
REB
4
AST
0
STL
0
BLK
0
TOV
0
+/-
8-15
FG
.533
FG%
0-0
3P
-
3P%
7-11
FT
.636
FT%
Earl Monroe
Season Averages
31.6
MIN
15.5
PTS
3.3
REB
3.8
AST
0
STL
0
BLK
0
TOV
0
+/-
6.6-13.5
FG
.489
FG%
0-0
3P
-
3P%
2.3-2.8
FT
.821
FT%