In the City of New York, sports arenas named Madison Square Garden have been a part of the citys sporting culture since 1879. In 1968, the current arena to hold the name opened. On February 14, 1968, the first National Basketball Association games were played in the new arena. The new arena was opened with a doubleheader. The Boston Celtics took on the Detroit Pistons, beating them by a score of 118-96. In the second game the Knicks took on the San Diego Clippers, beating them by a score of 114-102.
Across the country in Seattle, the Philadelphia 76ers attempted to steal the thunder away from the opening of the new arena by taking a 149-125 win from the SuperSonics. The most interesting thing there was it was the second time in three seasons that the 76ers scored 149 on the date of Valentines Day. The scored a 149-123 win over the Pistons in 1966.
The Garden has hosted many events every year since. It currently ranks as the third busiest indoor arena in the world. It is the busiest arena in all of North America. There is no talk of replacing the current arena, even if it is the oldest NHL arena and the second oldest NBA arena. In addition to the Knicks and the Rangers the Garden has hosted the Liberty of the WNBA since 1997, the Titans Lacrosse team for three seasons and several Arena Football League teams.
Tomorrow we will look at a high scoring NBA day.
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