Bernard King sets new Knick mark with 60 points
On Dec. 25, 1984, Christmas Day December 25, 1984 Bernard King of the New York Knicks scored 60 points in a 120-114 loss to the New Jersey Nets at Madison Square Garden. King’s 60 points set a Knicks franchise record. In 41 minutes of play, King shot 19 of 30 (.633) from the file while adding 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Michael Ray Richardson led the Nets with 36 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals while Mike Gminski added 27 points and 14 rebounds. Kelvin Ransey came off the bench to add 24 points for the Nets.
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