The Knicks are shambling towards the end of what may wind up being the worst season in franchise history, but 20 years ago this week a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers turned into one for the history books, thanks to a late-game dustup between Chris Dudley and Shaquille O’Neal.
Before we get to the monumental moment between Dudley and Shaq, let’s set the stage for what was going on in the NBA, and for the Knicks, heading into the March 28 contest against the Lakers. The NBA was in the midst of a lockout-shortened season, so the team’s records are going to look weird.