OKLAHOMA CITY -- After losing by 20 points, members of the New York Knicks are not just crediting the Thunder's defense for the loss, but rather a ghost at the Skirvin hotel. The Knicks players say the ghost kept them awake, only allowing for a few hours of sleep before the game the next day.
According to legend, Bill Skirvin's former mistress has walked the halls of the 99-year-old hotel ever since she jumped from 7-story window with their baby in the 1930s.
But officials at the Skirvin and local historians say the incident never happened and the Knicks can only blame themselves for the poor basketball performance.
"I think the guys really really need to do is score more points than our guys and grab more rebounds," said John Williams with the Skirvin.
Officials at the Skirvin don't believe this incident will stop other professional teams from staying at their hotel.
According to legend, Bill Skirvin's former mistress has walked the halls of the 99-year-old hotel ever since she jumped from 7-story window with their baby in the 1930s.
But officials at the Skirvin and local historians say the incident never happened and the Knicks can only blame themselves for the poor basketball performance.
"I think the guys really really need to do is score more points than our guys and grab more rebounds," said John Williams with the Skirvin.
Officials at the Skirvin don't believe this incident will stop other professional teams from staying at their hotel.
