Though but twenty years old, Johnson was exhausted. Dawkins and Jones had mauled him. He’d played all five positions, guarded multiple Sixers, fought for every rebound and loose ball within reach. “The greatest single-game effort ever,” said Westhead. “Ever.” Upon returning to the court, Johnson tapped in a missed layup, then watched with glee as Wilkes—who scored the quietest 37 points of all time—drove the lane, hit a layup, was fouled and sank the free throw.
