Behind the efforts of Gus Williams (36 points) and Dennis Johnson (32 points), the SuperSonics take a commanding 3-1 series lead by surviving an overtime thriller with the Bullets.

Before a packed house at the Kingdome, the Sonics make a return trip to the Finals by beating Phoenix, led by Jack Sikma's 33 points.

The highest combined score in NBA Finals history is 276 ... 50% from the field and this game came well before the introduction of the 3-point line in the 1979-80 season. Both teams cast up ...

When Magic and Bird entered the league in 1979, the NBA Finals were broadcast on a tape-delayed basis. You had to say up until 11:30 p.m. to watch Brent Musberger call the play-by-game.