Knicks surge in Game 1 as Starks and Harper pace win
Knicks push back with tight defense and fast breaks as Starks and Harper spark a rally. Patrick Ewing dominates interior with 16 points, 13 rebounds, and six blocks while Mason and Olajuwon clash. Houston sets a Finals record with 22 three-pointers in a high scoring affair.
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Sunday and Wednesday NBA Showdowns Highlight Knicks Win
Houston visits New York for a 7 p.m. game and again at 9 p.m. The Knicks seized the game in the fourth, with Harper delivering decisive baskets and Starks contributing late as New York built a double digit lead. Ewing and Riley praised the team's improved shooting and ball movement after a rough start.
Knick Defense Stifles Olajuwon as Rockets Lose Lead
In a brisk playoff clash at the Summit the Knicks forced Hakeem Olajuwon into a quiet fourth quarter while John Starks Derek Harper and Anthony Mason spearheaded a New York rally. Pat Riley praised relentless pressure as Houston shot poorly late and allowed New York to seize a 91 83 victory and a 1 1 split in Texas.
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Knicks ride Derek Harper to pivotal win in Finals bid
Derek Harper scored 18 points with seven assists and two late steals to fuel the Knicks in a decisive Game 2 of the Finals run. Coach Checketts had Invoke Harper with a last minute reprieve that paid off, as Harper hit two key plays to extend the lead. Patrick Ewing and Vernon Maxwell battled Olajuwon and Cassell for the Bulls, while Harper denied the opposition and produced a clutch performance. The Knicks now hold a chance to win the Finals.
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