But the Sixers didn't roll over. They mounted a fierce rally in the closing minutes, but we hung on to win, helped by key scores from Bob Gross down the stretch. Winning it all. Game 6 turned out to be much like Game 5. The Blazers got out early, led by 12 at the half, then hung on to win.
Great players step up when they're needed most.
Bill Walton stepped up big time in Game 6. He was superb. For the Sixers, Julius Erving also had a great game, putting 40 points on the board. But this game was in doubt until the final seconds when Walton tipped a missed shot by George McGinnis toward the backcourt, and Johnny Davis ran it down as the horn sounded. The parade The parade.