Denver gained a commanding 3-0 lead in the series with a 119-108 win over Los Angeles in Game 3 behind 37 points from Jamal Murray and 24 from Nikola Jokic.
Boston forced a decisive Game 7 with a 104-103 win over Miami in Game 6 behind a tip-in from Derrick White at the buzzer and 31 points from Jayson Tatum.
After taking game six on the road, Patrick Ewing and the New York Knicks head back home for the deciding game against Reggie Miller and the Indiana Pacers.
Los Angeles and New York split victories in their two meetings from the 2023-24 season with the Lakers claiming a 113-105 win in the final matchup on Feb. 3.
Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Rick Mahorn, Dennis Rodman, and Bill Laimbeer formed a team known for a rough style of basketball and a reputation that still stands.
New York cut the series deficit to 3-2 following a 112-103 victory over Miami in Game 5 behind 38 points from Jalen Brunson and 26 points from RJ Barrett.
Boston forced a decisive Game 7 with a 104-103 win over Miami in Game 6 behind a tip-in from Derrick White at the buzzer and 31 points from Jayson Tatum.