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title: 1973–74 New York Knicks season

text: 1973–74 New York Knicks season The 1973–74 New York Knicks season was the 28th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Knicks entered the season as the defending NBA champions, having defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1973 NBA Finals in five games to win their second championship. In the regular season, the Knicks finished in second place in the Atlantic Division with a 49–33 record, and qualified for the NBA Playoffs for the eighth consecutive year. New York opened the 1974 playoffs against the Capital Bullets. With a 4–3 series victory, the Knicks advanced

title: 1970–71 New York Knicks season

text: 1970–71 New York Knicks season The 1970–71 New York Knicks season was the 24th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). New York entered the season as the defending NBA champions, having defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1970 NBA Finals in seven games to win the first championship in franchise history. In the 1970–71 regular season, the Knicks finished in first place in the Atlantic Division with a 52–30 record, and qualified for the NBA Playoffs for the fifth consecutive year. New York began its NBA title defense with a 4–1 series victory over the

title: 1970–71 New York Knicks season

text: Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 1971 NBA Playoffs. In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Baltimore Bullets defeated the Knicks in seven games, ending the team's chances for a repeat championship. "Note:" This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other players picked by the franchise that played at least one game in the league. (A1) New York Knicks vs. (C2) Atlanta Hawks: "Knicks win series 4–1" (A1) New York Knicks vs. (C1) Baltimore Bullets: "Bullets win series 4–3" 1970–71 New York Knicks season The 1970–71 New York Knicks season

title: 1998–99 New York Knicks season

text: Houston 21.6. The Knicks defense did not allow any opponent to score more than 96 points against them in their 20 playoff games. Following the season, Williams retired. The team's season roster is featured in NBA 2K18. C – NBA Champions E – Eastern Conference Champions Feb. Player G MPG FG% 3p% FT% REB APG SPG BPG TO PF PPG (1) Miami Heat vs. (8) New York Knicks: "Knicks win series 3-2" Last Playoff Meeting: 1998 Eastern Conference First Round (New York won 3-2) (4) Atlanta Hawks vs. (8) New York Knicks: "Knicks win series 4-0" Last Playoff Meeting: 1971

title: 1950–51 New York Knicks season

text: # !! Nat. !! Name !! Ht. !! Wt. !! From (2) Boston Celtics vs. (3) New York Knicks: "Knicks win series 2–0" (3) New York Knicks vs. (4) Syracuse Nationals: "Knicks win series 3–2" (W2) Rochester Royals vs. (E3) New York Knicks: "Royals win series 4–3" 1950–51 New York Knicks season The 1950–51 New York Knicks season was the fifth season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks finished in third place in the Eastern Division, and their 36–30 record gave them a berth in the NBA Playoffs for the fifth

title: 1971–72 New York Knicks season

text: vs. (A2) New York Knicks: "Knicks win series 4–2" (A1) Boston Celtics vs. (A2) New York Knicks: "Knicks win series 4–1" "Lakers win series 4–1" 1971–72 New York Knicks season The 1971–72 New York Knicks season was the 26th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Knicks compiled a 48–34 record in the regular season to finish second in the Atlantic Division and earn a berth in the NBA Playoffs for the sixth consecutive year. New York had acquired Earl Monroe in a trade with the Baltimore Bullets in November 1971. In the first round of

title: 1951–52 New York Knicks season

text: the Knicks lost to the Minneapolis Lakers in seven games. "Note:" This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other players picked by the franchise that played at least one game in the league. (2) Boston Celtics vs. (3) New York Knicks: "Knicks win series 2–1" (1) Syracuse Nationals vs. (3) New York Knicks: "Knicks win series 3–1" (W2) Minneapolis Lakers vs. (E3) New York Knicks: "Lakers win series 4–3" 1951–52 New York Knicks season The 1951–52 New York Knicks season was the sixth season for the team in the National Basketball

title: 1979–80 New York Knicks season

text: teams in the conference; the teams' overall win–loss records were identical. 1979–80 New York Knicks season The 1979–80 New York Knicks season was the 34th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks finished in a tie for third place in the Atlantic Division with a 39–43 win–loss record, and did not qualify for the 1980 NBA Playoffs. Bill Cartwright led the team in scoring (21.7 points per game) and rebounding, while Micheal Ray Richardson led the NBA in assists (10.2 per game) and steals (3.23 per game). New York had three

title: 1968–69 New York Knicks season

text: help the Celtics to a 106–105 win that ended the Knicks' season. "Note:" This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other players picked by the franchise that played at least one game in the league. (1) Baltimore Bullets vs. (3) New York Knicks: "Knicks win series 4–0" (3) New York Knicks vs. (4) Boston Celtics: "Celtics win series 4–2" 1968–69 New York Knicks season The 1968–69 New York Knicks season was the 23rd season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Knicks finished third in the Eastern Division

title: 1992–93 New York Knicks season

text: Bulls, who had eliminated the Knicks from the playoffs in three of the previous four years. After taking a 2–0 series lead, New York lost the next four games to end its season. Following the season, Kimble was released. Source: (1) New York Knicks vs. (8) Indiana Pacers: "Knicks win series 3–1" Last Playoff Meeting: Not available (first playoff series) (1) New York Knicks vs. (5) Charlotte Hornets: "Knicks win series 4–1" Last Playoff Meeting: Not available (first playoff series) (1) New York Knicks vs. (2) Chicago Bulls: "Bulls win series 4–2 (after trailing 2–0 to Knicks)" Last Playoff Meeting:

title: 1974–75 New York Knicks season

text: 1974–75 New York Knicks season The 1974–75 New York Knicks season was the 29th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks had a 40–42 win–loss record, finishing in third place in the Atlantic Division and qualifying for the NBA Playoffs. New York lost to the Houston Rockets in the best-of-three first round of the playoffs, two games to one. In the first round of the 1974 NBA draft, the Knicks did not select any players; their first pick was the 32nd overall choice in the second round, which they used to

title: 1949–50 New York Knicks season

text: Pos. !! # !! Nat. !! Name !! Ht. !! Wt. !! From (2) New York Knicks vs. (3) Washington Capitols: "Knicks win series 2–0" (1) Syracuse Nationals vs. (2) New York Knicks: "Nationals win series 2–1" 1949–50 New York Knicks season The 1949–50 New York Knicks season was the fourth season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks finished in second place in the Eastern Division, posting a 40–28 record and advancing to the NBA Playoffs. New York won its first round series against the Washington Capitols, 2–0, to make it

title: 1946–47 New York Knicks season

text: where the Knickerbockers won 68–66. (E3) New York Knicks vs. (W3) Cleveland Rebels: "Knicks win series 2–1" (E2) Philadelphia Warriors vs. (E3) New York Knicks: "Warriors win series 2–0" 1946–47 New York Knicks season The 1946–47 New York Knicks season was the first season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Knicks, the shortened form of Knickerbockers, named for Father Knickerbocker (a popular symbol of New York), are one of only two teams of the original National Basketball Association still located in its original city (the other being the Boston Celtics). The Knickerbockers first head coach was

title: 1948–49 New York Knicks season

text: merged with the National Basketball League to form the NBA. Source: (2) New York Knicks vs. (3) Baltimore Bullets: "Knicks win series 2–1" Last playoff meeting: 1948 BAA First Round (Baltimore won 2–1) (1) Washington Capitols vs. (2) New York Knicks: "Capitols win series 2–1" This was the first meeting between the Capitols and Knicks. 1948–49 New York Knicks season The 1948–49 New York Knicks season was the third season for the team in the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which later became the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Knicks had a 32–28 record in 1948–49 and finished second in

title: 1947–48 New York Knicks season

text: Connie Simmons. The Knicks evened the series at one victory apiece by winning the second game 79–69 in New York, as four players scored more than 10 points. The win forced a decisive third game back in Baltimore, which the Knicks lost 84–77. Simmons led the Bullets with 22 points, while Chick Reiser added 21. The Bullets went on to win the 1948 BAA Finals. (W2) Baltimore Bullets vs. (E2) New York Knicks: "Bullets win series 2–1" 1947–48 New York Knicks season The 1947–48 New York Knicks season was the second season for the team in the Basketball Association of

title: 1952–53 New York Knicks season

text: the Finals, the Knicks lost to the Minneapolis Lakers, four games to one. "Note:" This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other players picked by the franchise that played at least one game in the league. (1) New York Knicks vs. (4) Baltimore Bullets: "Knicks win series 2–0" Last Playoff Meeting: 1949 Eastern Division Semifinals (New York won 2–1) (1) New York Knicks vs. (3) Boston Celtics: "Knicks win series 3–1" Last Playoff Meeting: 1952 Eastern Division Semifinals (New York won 2–1) (W1) Minneapolis Lakers vs. (E1) New York Knicks: "Lakers

title: 1977–78 New York Knicks season

text: players picked by the franchise that played at least one game in the league. (4) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (5) New York Knicks: "Knicks win series 2–0" Last playoff meeting: This was the first meeting between the Knicks and the Cavaliers (1) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (5) New York Knicks: "76ers win series 4–0" Last playoff meeting: 1968 Eastern division Semifinals (Philadelphia won 4–2) 1977–78 New York Knicks season The 1977–78 New York Knicks season was the 32nd season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Knicks finished the regular season in second place in the Atlantic Division with

title: 1994–95 New York Knicks season

text: Pat Riley quit as head coach to take over the coaching job with the Miami Heat, Greg Anthony left in the 1995 NBA Expansion Draft, and Anthony Bonner was released. (3) New York Knicks vs. (6) Cleveland Cavaliers: "Knicks win series 3–1" Last Playoff Meeting: 1978 Eastern Conference First Round (New York won 2–0) (2) Indiana Pacers vs. (3) New York Knicks: "Pacers win series 4–3" Last Playoff Meeting: 1994 Eastern Conference Finals (New York won 4–3) 1994–95 New York Knicks season The 1994–95 NBA season was the 49th season for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association.

title: 1979–80 New York Knicks season

text: 1979–80 New York Knicks season The 1979–80 New York Knicks season was the 34th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks finished in a tie for third place in the Atlantic Division with a 39–43 win–loss record, and did not qualify for the 1980 NBA Playoffs. Bill Cartwright led the team in scoring (21.7 points per game) and rebounding, while Micheal Ray Richardson led the NBA in assists (10.2 per game) and steals (3.23 per game). New York had three first-round picks in the 1979 NBA draft, and selected Cartwright, Larry

title: 1988–89 New York Knicks season

text: head coach Rick Pitino left the team to coach at the University of Kentucky. (2) New York Knicks vs. (7) Philadelphia 76ers: "Knicks win series 3–0" Last Playoff Meeting: 1983 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Philadelphia won 4–0) (2) New York Knicks vs. (6) Chicago Bulls: "Bulls win series 4–2" Last Playoff Meeting: 1981 Eastern Conference First Round (Chicago won 2–0) 1988–89 New York Knicks season The 1988–89 New York Knicks season was the 43rd season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). During the offseason, the Knicks acquired Charles Oakley from the Chicago Bulls. In the regular season, the

title: 1989–90 New York Knicks season

text: games to one over the Portland Trail Blazers. Following the season, Johnny Newman signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Charlotte Hornets. (4) Boston Celtics vs. (5) New York Knicks: "Knicks win series 3–2" Last Playoff Meeting: 1988 Eastern Conference First Round (Boston won 3–1) (1) Detroit Pistons vs. (5) New York Knicks: "Pistons win series 4–1" Last Playoff Meeting: 1984 Eastern Conference First Round (New York won 3–2) 1989–90 New York Knicks season The 1989–90 NBA season was the 44th season for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association. Before the season, owners Gulf+Western reorganized and

title: New York Knicks

text: two games to reach their first NBA Finals since 1973. In the finals, the Knicks would play seven low-scoring, defensive games against the Houston Rockets. After splitting the first two games in Houston, the Knicks would win two out of three games at Madison Square Garden, which also hosted the New York Rangers first Stanley Cup celebration in 54 years following their win over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 7 of their finals during the series. (A Knicks win would have made the Garden the first building to host a Cup winner and an NBA champ in the same season.)

title: History of the New York Knicks

text: In four Summer League games, Porziņģis averaged 10.5 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. He made his debut for the Knicks in the team's season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 28, recording 16 points and 5 rebounds in a 122–97 win. On November 2, he recorded his first career double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs. On November 21, he had a season-best game with 24 points, 14 rebounds and 7 blocks in a 107–102 win over the Houston Rockets. History of the New York Knicks The New York Knicks

title: 1998–99 New York Knicks season

text: Eastern Conference Semifinals (New York won 4-0) (2) Indiana Pacers vs. (8) New York Knicks: "Knicks win series 4-2" Last Playoff Meeting: 1998 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Indiana won 4-1) (W1) San Antonio Spurs vs. (E8) New York Knicks: "Spurs win series 4-1" NAME G MIN FG% FT% 3FG 3GA TRB AST STL TO BLK PF AVG 1998–99 New York Knicks season The 1998–99 NBA season was the 52nd season of the National Basketball Association in New York City. The head coach was Jeff Van Gundy, serving for his 4th year. The team played its home games at Madison Square Garden

title: 1958–59 New York Knicks season

text: in the league. (2) New York Knicks vs. (3) Syracuse Nationals: "Nationals win series 2–0" 1958–59 New York Knicks season The 1958–59 New York Knicks season was the 13th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks finished in second place in the Eastern Division with a 40–32 win–loss record, qualifying for the NBA Playoffs for the first time since the 1955–56 season. New York lost in the first round to the Syracuse Nationals, two games to none. "Note:" This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second

title: 1980–81 New York Knicks season

text: York Knicks vs. (5) Chicago Bulls: "Bulls win series 2–0" 1980–81 New York Knicks season The 1980–81 New York Knicks season was the 35th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks finished in third place in the Atlantic Division with a 50–32 win–loss record, qualifying for the 1981 NBA Playoffs. New York lost in the best-of-three first round to the Chicago Bulls in a two-game sweep. "Note:" This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other players picked by the franchise that played

title: 1975–76 New York Knicks season

text: Knicks went on a six-game winning streak, and in January 1976 they had another unbeaten run of six games that left their record at 24–23. This was the only point during the season when New York had a winning percentage above .500; they immediately lost five games in a row and remained under .500 for the rest of the season. A March 30 loss to the Phoenix Suns officially eliminated the Knicks from postseason contention; it was the first season since 1965–66 that the team did not reach the playoffs. 1975–76 New York Knicks season The 1975–76 New York Knicks

title: 2012–13 New York Knicks season

text: 1996–97 NBA season, their first 50 win season as well as the first time they advanced passed the first round since the "'1999–2000 NBA season". This would be the most recent playoff berth for the New York Knicks as of 2018. 2012–13 New York Knicks season The 2012–13 New York Knicks season was the 67th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). They clinched a playoff berth on March 22 with a win over the Toronto Raptors, and clinched the Atlantic division title on April 9 against the Washington Wizards. In the playoffs, the Knicks defeated the

title: New York Knicks

text: swingman Wilson Chandler. In the 2009 NBA draft, the Knicks selected forward Jordan Hill eighth after targets such as Stephen Curry, Jonny Flynn, and Ricky Rubio were off the board. Guard Toney Douglas was then selected with a 29th overall pick, which was acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers. Shortly afterwards, New York executed a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies in which the Knicks acquired Darko Miličić in exchange for Quentin Richardson. The Knicks got off to their worst ten-game start in franchise history, producing nine losses, with just one win. The Knicks responded by winning nine games and losing

title: 1987–88 New York Knicks season

text: extensive list; it only covers the first round and notable post-first-round picks. (1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) New York Knicks: "Celtics win series 3–1" Last Playoff Meeting: 1984 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Boston won 4–3) 1987–88 New York Knicks season The 1987–88 New York Knicks season was the 42nd season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Early in the season, the Knicks signed free agent and second-year forward Johnny Newman. The Knicks finished the regular season with a 38–44 record, and qualified for the 1988 NBA Playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, New York lost a

title: New York Knicks

text: and the National League's New York Mets, due to both boroughs' proximity through the New York City Subway. Historically, the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn competed via the Dodgers–Giants rivalry, when the two teams were known as the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants. Like the Knicks and Nets, the Giants and Dodgers played in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, and were fierce divisional rivals. The rivalry between the New York Islanders and New York Rangers of the National Hockey League also have this distinction when the Islanders moved to Brooklyn in 2015. Due to the Knicks and Nets being

title: History of the New York Knicks

text: Knicks selected forward Jordan Hill eighth after targets such as Stephen Curry, Jonny Flynn, and Ricky Rubio were off the board. Guard Toney Douglas was then selected 29th with a pick which was acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers. Shortly afterwards, New York executed a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies in which the Knicks acquired Darko Miličić in exchange for Quentin Richardson. The Knicks got off to their worst ten-game start in franchise history, producing nine losses, with just one win. The Knicks responded by winning nine games and losing six in December. On January 24, 2010, the Knicks suffered

title: 2012–13 New York Knicks season

text: 2012–13 New York Knicks season The 2012–13 New York Knicks season was the 67th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). They clinched a playoff berth on March 22 with a win over the Toronto Raptors, and clinched the Atlantic division title on April 9 against the Washington Wizards. In the playoffs, the Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics in six games in the first round, before falling to the Indiana Pacers in the conference semifinals in six games. This was the Knicks first Atlantic division title since the 1993–94 NBA season, their highest win total since the

title: New York Knicks

text: Finals, in 1994 and 1999. However, they were unable to win an NBA championship during this era. Since 2000, the Knicks have struggled to regain their former glory, but won its first division title in 19 years in 2012–13, led by a core of forwards Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire. They were eventually eliminated in the Eastern Conference semi-finals by the Indiana Pacers, and have failed to make the playoffs since. In 1946, basketball, particularly college basketball, was a growing and increasingly profitable sport in New York City. Hockey was another popular sport at the time and generated considerable profits;

title: 1975–76 New York Knicks season

text: 1975–76 New York Knicks season The 1975–76 New York Knicks season was the 30th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks had a 38–44 win–loss record, finishing in fourth place in the Atlantic Division and failing to qualify for the 1976 NBA Playoffs. Earl Monroe was the leading scorer for the Knicks with 20.7 points per game. Spencer Haywood led New York in rebounding with 11.3 per game, and Walt Frazier averaged a team-best 5.9 assists per game. In the 1975 NBA Draft, the Knicks had the ninth overall pick and

title: 1969–70 New York Knicks season

text: after his first four points, Reed's heroics inspired the team, and they won the game by a score of 113–99. The entire starting line up for the 69–70 Knicks had their jerseys retired by the New York Knicks. The jerseys of Walt Frazier (#10), Willis Reed (#19), Dave DeBusschere (#22), Bill Bradley (#24), and Dick Barnett (#12) all hang from the rafters at Madison Square Garden. Reed walking on to the court was voted the greatest moment in Madison Square Garden history. "Knicks win series 4–3" 1969–70 New York Knicks season The 1969–70 New York Knicks season was the 24th

title: 1966–67 New York Knicks season

text: (2) Boston Celtics vs. (4) New York Knicks: "Celtics win series 3–1" 1966–67 New York Knicks season The 1966–67 New York Knicks season was the 21st season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks finished in fourth place in the Eastern Division with a 36–45 record, earning their first playoff berth in eight years. New York lost in the opening round of the playoffs to the Boston Celtics, three games to one. "Note:" This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other players picked

title: New York Knicks

text: regular season record in the franchise's history to that point. After defeating the Bullets in the Eastern Division semifinals and the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Division finals, the Knicks faced the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. With the series tied at 2–2, the Knicks would be tested in Game 5. Willis Reed tore a muscle in his right leg in the second quarter, and was lost for the rest of the game. Despite his absence, New York went on to win the game, rallying from a 16-point deficit. Without their injured captain the Knicks lost Game 6,

title: 1954–55 New York Knicks season

text: York Knicks vs. (3) Boston Celtics: "Celtics win series 2–1" 1954–55 New York Knicks season The 1954–55 New York Knicks season was the ninth season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks posted a 38–34 record and finished in second place in the Atlantic Division. Though New York qualified for its ninth consecutive NBA Playoffs, the team lost in the best-of-three first round to the Boston Celtics, 2–1. "Note:" This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other players picked by the franchise that

title: New York Knicks

text: from the Mavericks. The Knicks also acquired Louis Labeyrie, an additional second-round draft pick, in a trade with the Indiana Pacers for cash considerations. The Knicks would then go onto set a franchise record with its 13th consecutive loss, losing 101–91 to the Washington Wizards, giving New York its longest losing streak in the franchise's 69-season history. This record was extended to 16th consecutive losses, after the NBA Global Games loss against the Milwaukee Bucks in London. The Knicks would finish the 2014–15 season with a win-loss record of 17–65, the worst record in franchise history, and allowed them to

title: 1967–68 New York Knicks season

text: series, before Philadelphia won games five and six to end New York's season. "Note:" This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other players picked by the franchise that played at least one game in the league. (1) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (3) New York Knicks: "76ers win series 4–2" 1967–68 New York Knicks season The 1967–68 New York Knicks season was the 22nd season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks finished in second place in the Eastern Division with a 43–39 record, qualifying

title: New York Knicks

text: Knicks updated their 'New Look Logo', this time eliminating the color black from the scheme. They still used the previous uniform during the 2011–12 season, but for the 2012–13 season, the Knicks unveiled new uniforms inspired from their 'Championship Era' uniforms. A more subtle and bolder 'New York' script was introduced, while the uniform piping stopped until the lettering. The phrase "Once A Knick, Always A Knick" is added on the uniform collar. Gray became the accent color. In addition, an updated version of their 1970s secondary logo, this time featuring only the team name, was introduced. On October 25,

title: 1948–49 New York Knicks season

text: 1948–49 New York Knicks season The 1948–49 New York Knicks season was the third season for the team in the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which later became the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Knicks had a 32–28 record in 1948–49 and finished second in the Eastern Division, six games behind the Washington Capitols. New York qualified for the playoffs, and defeated the Baltimore Bullets 2–1 in a best-of-three series to earn a place in the Eastern Division Finals. In the division championship series, the Knicks lost to the Capitols, two games to one. Before the 1949–50 season, the BAA

title: 1952–53 New York Knicks season

text: win series 4–1" Last Playoff Meeting: 1952 NBA Finals (Minneapolis won 4–3) 1952–53 New York Knicks season The 1952–53 New York Knicks season was the seventh season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). With a 47–23 record, the Knicks won the regular season Eastern Division title by a half-game over the Syracuse Nationals and made the NBA Playoffs for the seventh consecutive year. In the first round of the 1953 NBA Playoffs, the Knicks swept the Baltimore Bullets 2–0 in a best-of-three series to advance to the Eastern Division Finals. There, New York defeated the Boston Celtics

title: 1983–84 New York Knicks season

text: flu, scored 44 points in the game and 213 points in the series. His point total was the highest in NBA history by a player in a five-game series. After the Detroit series, the Knicks were matched with the Boston Celtics. In a seven-game series, the Celtics defeated New York. "Note:" This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first round and notable post-first round picks. (4) Detroit Pistons vs. (5) New York Knicks: "Knicks win series 3–2" Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Pistons and Knicks. (1) Boston Celtics vs. (5) New York

title: 1977–78 New York Knicks season

text: 1977–78 New York Knicks season The 1977–78 New York Knicks season was the 32nd season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Knicks finished the regular season in second place in the Atlantic Division with a 43–39 win–loss record and qualified for the NBA Playoffs. In the first round of the 1978 Playoffs, New York defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 2–0, to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. There, the Knicks lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in a four-game sweep. "Note:" This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other

title: 1983–84 New York Knicks season

text: Knicks: "Celtics win series 4–3" Last Playoff Meeting: 1974 Eastern Conference Finals (Boston won 4–1) 1983–84 New York Knicks season The 1983–84 New York Knicks season was the 38th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks had a 47–35 record, and qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. New York was led by small forward Bernard King, who averaged 26.3 points per game (PPG) in the regular season and 34.8 PPG in the playoffs. In early 1984, King scored 50 points in consecutive games, against

title: New York Knicks

text: once led by 26 points in the fourth quarter, then the Celtics went onto a 20-0 run in less than 5 minutes to make it a close game, but Knicks still won and moved on to round 2. The Brooklyn Nets, formerly the New Jersey Nets, are the Knicks' closest rival geographically. Both teams play in New York City, with the Knicks in Manhattan and the Nets in Brooklyn. Media outlets have noted the Knicks-Nets rivalry's similarity to those of other New York City teams, such as Major League Baseball's Subway Series rivalry between the American League's New York Yankees

title: 1974–75 New York Knicks season

text: a victory at home to extend their season, and defeated the Rockets 106–96 to force a decisive third game in the series. The Rockets won the final game, by a score of 118–86, to end New York's season. "Note:" This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other players picked by the franchise that played at least one game in the league. Notes (4) Houston Rockets vs. (5) New York Knicks: "Rockets win series 2–1" 1974–75 New York Knicks season The 1974–75 New York Knicks season was the 29th season for the

title: 1980–81 New York Knicks season

text: 1980–81 New York Knicks season The 1980–81 New York Knicks season was the 35th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks finished in third place in the Atlantic Division with a 50–32 win–loss record, qualifying for the 1981 NBA Playoffs. New York lost in the best-of-three first round to the Chicago Bulls in a two-game sweep. "Note:" This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other players picked by the franchise that played at least one game in the league. Notes (4) New

title: 1982–83 New York Knicks season

text: 1982–83 New York Knicks season The 1982–83 New York Knicks season was the 37th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks started off by losing their first seven games of the season, but improved during the second half of their schedule. They finished in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a 44–38 win–loss record, and qualified for the NBA Playoffs. New York defeated the New Jersey Nets 2–0 in the best-of-three first round of the playoffs and advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they were swept in four games

title: History of the New York Knicks

text: Conference Finals, they faced the Indiana Pacers, who at one point held a three games-to-two lead. They had this advantage thanks to the exploits of Reggie Miller, who scored 25 fourth quarter points in Game 5 to lead the Pacers to victory. However, the Knicks won the next two games to reach their first NBA Finals since 1973. In the finals, the Knicks would play seven low-scoring, defensive games against the Houston Rockets. After splitting the first two games in Houston, the Knicks would win two out of three games at Madison Square Garden, which also hosted the New York

title: 1976–77 New York Knicks season

text: 1976–77 New York Knicks season The 1976–77 New York Knicks season was the 31st season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks finished in third place in the Atlantic Division, and failed to qualify for the 1977 NBA Playoffs. Bob McAdoo, a mid-season trade acquisition, led the Knicks in points per game (26.7) and rebounds per game (12.7), while Walt Frazier had a team-high 5.3 assists per game. In the 1976 NBA draft, New York did not have a first-round pick, having been stripped of it in 1975 after attempting to sign

title: 2003–04 New York Knicks season

text: were swept in four games by the New Jersey Nets. New York did not return to the playoffs until the 2010–11 season. Following the season, Mutombo was traded to the Chicago Bulls, who then dealt him to the Houston Rockets. 2003–04 New York Knicks season The 2003–04 NBA season was the 58th season for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Knicks signed All-Star center Dikembe Mutombo in free agency. The Knicks started the season by losing seven of their first nine games as fans at the Garden chanted "Fire Layden", in reference to

title: New York Knicks

text: New York Knicks The New York Knickerbockers, more commonly referred to as the Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the borough of Manhattan, in New York City. The Knicks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden. They are one of two NBA teams located in New York City; the other is the Brooklyn Nets. The team, established by Ned Irish in 1946, was one of the founding members of the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which

title: 1958–59 New York Knicks season

text: 1958–59 New York Knicks season The 1958–59 New York Knicks season was the 13th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks finished in second place in the Eastern Division with a 40–32 win–loss record, qualifying for the NBA Playoffs for the first time since the 1955–56 season. New York lost in the first round to the Syracuse Nationals, two games to none. "Note:" This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other players picked by the franchise that played at least one game

title: History of the New York Knicks

text: History of the New York Knicks The New York Knicks are one of the oldest teams in the National Basketball Association, having played in the league for over 70 years. In 1946, basketball, particularly college basketball, was a growing and increasingly profitable sport in New York City. Hockey was another popular sport at the time and generated considerable profits; however, the arenas were not used often. Max Kase, a New York sportswriter, became the sports editor at the "Boston American" in the 1930s, when he met Boston Garden owner Walter A. Brown. Kase developed the idea of an organized professional

title: 1991–92 New York Knicks season

text: Playoff Meeting: 1990 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Detroit won 4–1) (1) Chicago Bulls vs. (4) New York Knicks: "Bulls win series 4–3" Last Playoff Meeting: 1991 Eastern Conference First Round (Chicago won 3–0) 1991–92 New York Knicks season The 1991–92 NBA season was the 46th season of the National Basketball Association in New York City. In the offseason, the Knicks hired Pat Riley to take over as head coach, while acquiring All-Star forward Xavier McDaniel from the Phoenix Suns, and signing free agent Anthony Mason. Riley, who previously coached the Los Angeles Lakers two years ago had an impact, as the

title: 1993–94 New York Knicks season

text: full seven game series. The Knicks advanced to the 1994 NBA Finals, but would lose in seven games to the Houston Rockets after taking a 3–2 series lead. In the 1994 Playoffs, the Knicks set the record for most games allowing under 95 and under 100 points in one playoff run. Opponents were held to under 95 and 100 points in 23 and 24 games, respectively. Following the season, Rolando Blackman was released and then retired. The Knicks had no draft picks in 1993. Key: Win Loss Key: Win Loss Some New York Knicks TV games carried on MSG 2

title: 2015–16 New York Knicks season

text: 2015–16 New York Knicks season The 2015–16 New York Knicks season was the 70th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The season is notable when Kristaps Porzingis gained national attention when he was booed after being drafted fourth overall in the 2015 NBA Draft. Derek Fisher in just his second season as Knicks head coach was fired on February 8, 2016 and assistant coach Kurt Rambis took over for the rest of the season. With their sole selection in the 2015 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks selected the originally labelled 7'1" (later revealed to actually

title: History of the New York Knicks

text: again became a clutch nuisance to the Knicks by scoring eight points in the final 8 seconds of the game to give the Pacers a 107–105 victory. The series went to a Game 7, and when Patrick Ewing's last-second finger roll attempt to tie the game missed, the Pacers clinched the 97–95 win. Riley resigned the next day, and the Knicks hired Don Nelson as their new head coach. However Nelson's uptempo approach clashed with the Knicks' defensive identity, and during the 1995–96 season, Nelson was fired after 59 games, and, instead of going after another well-known coach, the Knicks

title: New York Knicks

text: car, and rivalries between teams in different sports from the same cities: the Mets–Phillies rivalry in the Major League Baseball, the Eagles–Giants rivalry in the National Football League, and the Flyers–Rangers rivalry in the National Hockey League. New York Knicks The New York Knickerbockers, more commonly referred to as the Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the borough of Manhattan, in New York City. The Knicks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden. They are one

title: History of the New York Knicks

text: tied at 2–2, the Knicks would be tested in Game 5. Willis Reed tore a muscle in his right leg in the second quarter, and was lost for the rest of the game. Despite his absence, New York went on to win the game, rallying from a 16-point deficit. Without their injured captain the Knicks lost Game 6, setting up one of the most famous moments in NBA history. Reed limped onto the court before the seventh game, determined to play through the pain of his injury. He scored New York's first two baskets before going scoreless for the remainder

title: 1991–92 New York Knicks season

text: Detroit Pistons in five games. In the semifinals, the Knicks faced off against the defending champion Chicago Bulls for the second straight year. The Knicks frustrated the Bulls and Michael Jordan with their physical play. The Knicks lost in seven games as the Bulls–Knicks rivalry was born. Following the season, McDaniel signed as a free agent with the Boston Celtics, Mark Jackson was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, Kiki Vandeweghe signed as a free agent with the Clippers, and Gerald Wilkins signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers. (4) New York Knicks vs. (5) Detroit Pistons: "Knicks win series 3–2" Last

title: 1953–54 New York Knicks season

text: 1953–54 New York Knicks season The 1953–54 New York Knicks season was the eighth season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). New York won its second straight regular season Eastern Division title with a 44–28 record, which placed them two games ahead of the Boston Celtics and Syracuse Nationals. The first round of the 1954 NBA Playoffs consisted of round-robin tournaments, where the top three teams in each division played each other in home and away matchups. The Knicks went 0–4 against the Celtics and Nationals, and did not qualify for the Eastern Division Finals. "Note:" This

title: New York Knicks

text: for the remainder of the season and did not fare much better as the Knicks ended their season with a 33–49 record and out of playoff contention. Hoping to find a leader that could put the team back on track, New York hired Larry Brown to coach the team. Brown, who idolized the team during his childhood, was well regarded for his coaching abilities and his arrival brought a sense of hope to the franchise. Hoping to find the next Patrick Ewing, the Knicks drafted center Channing Frye and signed centers Jerome James and Eddy Curry, the former prior to

title: 1990–91 New York Knicks season

text: games. New York finished in third place in the Atlantic Division with a 39–43 record, and earned the #8 seed in the Eastern Conference for the NBA Playoffs. Patrick Ewing led the Knicks with 26.6 points per game, and was selected for the 1991 NBA All-Star Game. In the first round, the Knicks were swept in three straight games by the eventual NBA champion Chicago Bulls. Following the season, Maurice Cheeks was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. (1) Chicago Bulls vs. (8) New York Knicks: "Bulls win series 3–0" Last Playoff Meeting: 1989 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Chicago won 4–2) 1990–91

title: History of the New York Knicks

text: Ewing was traded on September 20, 2000, to the Seattle SuperSonics, and the Ewing era, which produced many successful playoff appearances but no NBA championship titles, came to an end. Despite the loss of Ewing, the Knicks remained successful in the regular season, as they posted a 48–34 record under the direction of Houston and Sprewell. In the first round of playoff contention, however, New York fell to the Toronto Raptors in five games, failing to get past the first round of the playoffs for the first time in a decade. After a poor start to the season, the Knicks

title: New York Knicks

text: Levane-led squad fared poorly to begin the 1959–60 season and under mounting pressure Levane resigned and was immediately replaced by Carl Braun, who became the team's first player-coach. The team did not fare much better under Braun and the Knicks hired Eddie Donovan, who helped build up St. Bonaventure's basketball team, in 1961. During Donovan's tenure, New York failed to achieve a playoff berth. As a testament to their struggles, on March 2, 1962, the Knicks faced the Philadelphia Warriors in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where they infamously allowed Wilt Chamberlain to score an NBA-record 100 points in a 169–147 Warriors victory.

title: 1972–73 New York Knicks season

text: time All times are EASTERN time Some New York Knicks TV Games never aired on WOR-TV because of broadcast conflict with the New York Rangers (NHL). Some New York Knicks radio games never aired on WNBC–AM because of broadcast conflict with the New York Rangers (NHL). New York Knicks NBA All-Star representatives at the 1973 NBA All-Star Game in Chicago, Illinois at Chicago Stadium. Transactions listed are from July 1, 1972 to June 30, 1973. 1972–73 New York Knicks season The 1972–73 New York Knicks season was the 27th season of NBA basketball in New York City. The Knicks capture

title: 1996–97 New York Knicks season

text: and Walter McCarty was dealt to the Boston Celtics. (3) New York Knicks vs. (6) Charlotte Hornets Last Playoff Meeting: 1993 Eastern Conference Semifinals (New York won 4–1) (2) Miami Heat vs. (3) New York Knicks Last Playoff Meeting: Not available (first playoff series) 1996–97 New York Knicks season The 1996–97 NBA season was the 51st season for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association. In the regular season, the Knicks finished in second place in the Atlantic Division with a 57–25 record, and made the NBA Playoffs for the 10th consecutive year. During the offseason, the Knicks

title: New York Knicks

text: Pacers clinched the 97–95 win. Riley resigned the next day, and the Knicks hired Don Nelson as their new head coach. However Nelson's uptempo approach clashed with the Knicks' defensive identity, and during the 1995–96 season, Nelson was fired after 59 games, and, instead of going after another well-known coach, the Knicks hired longtime assistant Jeff Van Gundy, who had no prior experience as a head coach. The Knicks ended up with a 47–35 record that year, and swept the Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs before losing to the eventual champion Bulls (who had an NBA record

title: 2007–08 New York Knicks season

text: 2007–08 New York Knicks season The 2007–08 New York Knicks season was the 62nd season of NBA basketball in New York City. It began in October and ended with a loss against the Pacers in April. The Knicks missed the playoffs for the fourth straight year and equalled the most losses in a season in franchise history. As a result, Isiah Thomas was fired from GM & head coach with Donnie Walsh saying <nowiki>"</nowiki>...we reached a point this season when our team didn't compete for a long time.<nowiki>"</nowiki> Key dates prior to the start of the season: New York's selection

title: 1968–69 New York Knicks season

text: for the Knicks; Walt Frazier led the team with 7.9 assists per game and Reed averaged 14.5 rebounds per game. The Knicks selected Bill Hosket, Jr. in the opening round of the 1968 NBA draft, and made a significant trade early in the season, acquiring Dave DeBusschere from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Walt Bellamy and Butch Komives. Author Harvey Araton called him "the player who would complete the championship puzzle in New York." After a 5–11 start to the season, New York went on a long winning streak, winning all but 2 of 19 games in one stretch

title: 1995–96 New York Knicks season

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and Anderson were both released. For the season, the Knicks added the "New York" script to their logo. They also had new alternate uniforms, which they wore on the road so often, that they would become their primary road jerseys for the 1997–98 season. The Knicks had no draft picks for 1995. (4) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (5) New York Knicks Last Playoff Meeting: 1995 Eastern Conference First Round (New York won 3-1) (1) Chicago Bulls vs. (5) New York Knicks Last Playoff Meeting: 1994 Eastern Conference Semifinals (New York won 4-3) <nowiki>*</nowiki>Required overtime

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title: Celtics–Knicks rivalry

text: Knicks' struggles continued by not qualifying for the playoffs from 1960–66. When the Knicks finally made it back to the playoffs in the 1966–67 season, they met the Celtics in the Division Semifinals. The Celtics won the first two, but the Knicks fought back to win Game 3. The Celtics ended the series with a win in New York, but did not win an NBA title that season as they were defeated by the Philadelphia 76ers in the next round. Boston won another title in 1968. In the 1968–69 season, the teams squared off in the Division Finals. Boston won

title: History of the New York Knicks

text: Reed had angered Madison Square Garden president Sonny Werblin. The team did not fare any better under Holzman's direction, finishing with a 31–51 record, their worst in thirteen years. After improving to a 39–43 record in the 1979–80 season, the Knicks posted a 50–32 record in the 1980–81 season. In the playoffs, the Chicago Bulls swept New York in two games. Holzman retired the following season as one of the winningest coaches in NBA history. The team's record that year was a dismal 33–49. However, Holzman's legacy would continue through the players he influenced. One of the Knicks' bench players

title: 1971–72 New York Knicks season

text: 1971–72 New York Knicks season The 1971–72 New York Knicks season was the 26th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Knicks compiled a 48–34 record in the regular season to finish second in the Atlantic Division and earn a berth in the NBA Playoffs for the sixth consecutive year. New York had acquired Earl Monroe in a trade with the Baltimore Bullets in November 1971. In the first round of the playoffs, New York faced the Baltimore Bullets, who had defeated the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals the previous year. The Knicks won the

title: New York Knicks

text: In addition, head coach D'Antoni also decided to use Carmelo Anthony as a point forward to help generate a more up-tempo offense; however, there were concerns Anthony was holding the ball for too long, thus contributing to the stagnation of the Knicks' offense. With the Knicks struggling to an 8–15 record, D'Antoni inserted third-string point guard Jeremy Lin into the rotation against the New Jersey Nets on February 4, 2012. Lin, who had been claimed off waivers on December 27 following an injury to Iman Shumpert, scored 25 points and had 7 assists en route to a Knicks win. Lin

title: New York Knicks

text: in the 2008 NBA draft, selected Danilo Gallinari on May 20, 2008. On November 21, 2008, the Knicks dealt one of their top scorers, Jamal Crawford, to the Golden State Warriors for Al Harrington. Hours later, New York traded Zach Randolph, along with Mardy Collins, to the Los Angeles Clippers for Cuttino Mobley and Tim Thomas, with the intention of freeing cap space for the 2010 off-season, when top-flight players such as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and Amar'e Stoudemire would be available. In February 2009, the Knicks traded Tim Thomas, Jerome James, and Anthony Roberson to the Chicago

title: 2015–16 New York Knicks season

text: as well as earning easy support for an NBA All-Rookie First Team spot. He was also considered the runner-up for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, falling just short of that draft year's #1 pick, Karl-Anthony Towns. 2015–16 New York Knicks season The 2015–16 New York Knicks season was the 70th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The season is notable when Kristaps Porzingis gained national attention when he was booed after being drafted fourth overall in the 2015 NBA Draft. Derek Fisher in just his second season as Knicks head coach was fired on

title: 2000–01 New York Knicks season

text: 2000–01 New York Knicks season The 2000–01 NBA season was the 54th season of the National Basketball Association in New York City, New York. During the offseason, the Knicks acquired All-Star forward Glen Rice from the Los Angeles Lakers and Luc Longley from the Phoenix Suns. In their first season without Patrick Ewing, the Knicks remained a perennial playoff contender. At midseason, the team traded Chris Childs to the Toronto Raptors for former Knicks guard Mark Jackson and Muggsy Bogues, who never played for the Knicks due to a knee injury. The Knicks finished third in the Atlantic Division with

title: New York Knicks

text: Garden. The Knicks struggled as they opened their 2007 campaign with a 2–9 record leaving many Knicks fans, frustrated with the franchise's lack of progress under Thomas, called for the coach's firing—the chant "Fire Isiah" became a common occurrence during the Knicks' home games. On November 29, 2007, the Knicks were handed one of their worst defeats in their history by the Boston Celtics, with a final score of 104–59. This matched their third-largest margin of defeat. New York went on to post an eighth consecutive losing season and tied the franchise mark for their worst record ever, at 23–59.

title: 1993–94 New York Knicks season

text: because of broadcast conflict with the New York Rangers (NHL). Some New York Knicks radio games carried on WEVD because of broadcast conflict with the New York Jets (NFL) and the New York Rangers (NHL). https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/NYK/1994_games.html 1993–94 New York Knicks season The 1993–94 NBA season was the 48th season for the Knicks in the National Basketball Association in New York City. This marked the last season in which the Knicks (and all other MSG properties) were owned by Paramount Communications (formerly Gulf+Western), which was sold near the end of the season to Viacom, which in turn sold them to ITT

title: New York Knicks

text: draft, and selected Kevin Knox from the University of Kentucky. The team also acquired Mitchell Robinson with the 36th overall pick, and signed former lottery pick Mario Hezonja to a one-year, $6.5 million contract. They further invested in untapped potential by signing another former lottery pick, with Noah Vonleh agreeing to a one-year contract. The first logo of the New York Knicks is of a character named "Father Knickerbocker" dribbling a basketball, in the iconic blue and orange colors. It was designed by New York World-Telegram cartoonist Willard Mullin. From the beginning, the Knicks home uniforms are in white with

title: 1999–2000 New York Knicks season

text: This season marked an end of an era as Patrick Ewing was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics following the season. Also following the season, Chris Dudley was traded to the Phoenix Suns, and Wallace was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. (3) New York Knicks vs. (6) Toronto Raptors Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first playoff meeting between the Raptors and Knicks. (2) Miami Heat vs. (3) New York Knicks Last Playoff Meeting: 1999 Eastern Conference First Round (New York won 3-2) (1) Indiana Pacers vs. (3) New York Knicks Last Playoff Meeting: 1999 Eastern Conference Finals (New York won

title: New York Knicks

text: the NBA, Nike and the Uniformed Firefighters Association. The Knicks' 2018–19 "City" uniform is also in navy and features white lettering, a straight aligned "New York" wordmark in front and alternating stripes of blue, navy and orange designed to mimic the New York City skyline. The blue and orange arm striping was inspired from the team's 1950s uniforms. The Knicks hold the draft rights to the following unsigned draft picks who have been playing outside the NBA. A drafted player, either an international draftee or a college draftee who is not signed by the team that drafted him, is allowed

title: New York Knicks

text: signed Amar'e Stoudemire, making both teams playoff contenders once again. Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler joined the Knicks soon after, and the rivalry between the two teams appears to have been reborn. The rivalry between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers started in 1993 and quickly became one of the most bitter in NBA history. They met in the playoffs 6 times from 1993 to 2000, fueling a rivalry epitomized by the enmity between Reggie Miller and prominent Knick fan Spike Lee. Miller likened it to the Hatfield–McCoy feud, and The New York Times said in 1998 that

title: New York Knicks

text: All-Rookie First Team NBA All-Rookie Second Team The New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics are two of the three remaining teams from the original 1946 NBA (the other is the Golden State Warriors). The rivalry stems from the old rivalry between the cities of New York City and Boston, as well as the Yankees–Red Sox rivalry. The fact that Boston and New York City are only 190 miles apart contributes to it, which is also seen in the Jets–Patriots rivalry. The teams have met nine times in the postseason. The last time was in the 2012–13 season, when Carmelo

title: New York Knicks

text: York finished the year with a 43–39 record and returned to the Eastern Conference semi-finals, where they were swept by the Philadelphia 76ers. The next season, after the team began with a 6–8 record, Holzman was rehired as the team's coach after Reed had angered Madison Square Garden president Sonny Werblin. The team did not fare any better under Holzman's direction, finishing with a 31–51 record, their worst in thirteen years. After improving to a 39–43 record in the 1979–80 season, the Knicks posted a 50–32 record in the 1980–81 season. In the playoffs, the Chicago Bulls swept New York

title: 1946–47 New York Knicks season

text: 1946–47 New York Knicks season The 1946–47 New York Knicks season was the first season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Knicks, the shortened form of Knickerbockers, named for Father Knickerbocker (a popular symbol of New York), are one of only two teams of the original National Basketball Association still located in its original city (the other being the Boston Celtics). The Knickerbockers first head coach was Neil Cohalan. The Knicks' (and the BAA's) first game was played on November 1, 1946, against the Toronto Huskies as the New York Knickerbockers at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens,

title: New York Knicks

text: Reggie Miller-led Indiana Pacers in six games. After the season, Ewing was traded on September 20, 2000, to the Seattle SuperSonics, and the Ewing era, which produced many successful playoff appearances but no NBA championship titles, came to an end. Despite the loss of Ewing, the Knicks remained successful in the regular season, as they posted a 48–34 record under the direction of Houston and Sprewell. In the first round of playoff contention, however, New York fell to the Toronto Raptors in five games, failing to get past the first round of the playoffs for the first time in a

title: 1967–68 New York Knicks season

text: 1967–68 New York Knicks season The 1967–68 New York Knicks season was the 22nd season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks finished in second place in the Eastern Division with a 43–39 record, qualifying for the NBA Playoffs for the second consecutive season. New York lost its opening round series to the Philadelphia 76ers, four games to two. Willis Reed scored 20.6 points per game and had 13.2 rebounds per game, leading the Knicks in both categories; Frazier had a team-high 4.1 assists per game. Walt Frazier joined the Knicks' roster

title: 1949–50 New York Knicks season

text: 1949–50 New York Knicks season The 1949–50 New York Knicks season was the fourth season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks finished in second place in the Eastern Division, posting a 40–28 record and advancing to the NBA Playoffs. New York won its first round series against the Washington Capitols, 2–0, to make it to the Eastern Division Finals. There, the team was defeated two games to one by the Syracuse Nationals. ! colspan="2" style="background-color: #1560BE; color: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;" | New York Knicks 1949–50 roster ! Players !! Coaches !

title: New York Knicks

text: the Knicks wear an all-blue uniform without additional striping, complete with fancy scripted orange lettering and numbers. As part of its deal with Nike, a special "City" uniform would be used to pay tribute to either local culture or team traditions. The Knicks' 2017–18 "City" uniform, which is navy with orange and grey trim and features an emblem containing the team name, uniform number, a ladder with a silhouette of a firefighter, a fire hydrant, and the abbreviation "N.Y.C." for New York City, pays homage to the city's firefighters and their families. It was designed in collaboration with the Knicks,

title: New York Knicks

text: the Knicks or the league itself would thrive. Consequently, teams focused on signing college players from their respective cities as a way to promote the professional league. The Knicks held their first training camp in the Catskill Mountains at the Nevele Country Club. Twenty-five players were invited to attend the three-week session. Players worked out twice a day and the chemistry between the New York natives was instant. With a roster assembled, the Knicks faced the Toronto Huskies at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens on November 1, 1946, in what would be the franchise's first game—as well as the first in

title: New York Knicks

text: also oversaw Jackson's most notable acts as an executive. On June 22, former NBA MVP Derrick Rose was traded, along with Justin Holiday and a second-round pick from Chicago, to New York in exchange for Robin Lopez, José Calderón and Grant. The Knicks also signed Joakim Noah, Brandon Jennings, and Courtney Lee to contracts worth a combined $127 million, and regressed the following season, causing the franchise to part ways with Jackson after three years as the Knicks' president of basketball operations. Under Jackson's presidency, the Knicks had gone 80–166, suffered three consecutive losing seasons, and missed three consecutive playoffs.

title: 1997–98 New York Knicks season

text: where they lost to the Pacers in five games. Following the season, Charles Oakley was traded to the Toronto Raptors, John Starks was dealt along with Mills and Cummings back to the Golden State Warriors, and Buck Williams retired. (2) Miami Heat vs. (7) New York Knicks Last Playoff Meeting: 1997 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Miami won 4–3) (3) Indiana Pacers vs. (7) New York Knicks Last Playoff Meeting: 1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Indiana won 4–3) 1997–98 New York Knicks season The 1997–98 NBA season was the 52nd season for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association. During the

title: 2007–08 New York Knicks season

text: from the 2007 NBA draft in New York City. Record: 5–10; Home: 5–3; Road: 0–7 Record: 3–11; Home: 2–7; Road: 1–4 Record: 6–10; Home: 3–4; Road: 3–6 Record: 4–9; Home: 2–3; Road: 2–6 Record: 2–13; Home: 1–7; Road: 1–6 Record: 3–6; Home: 2–2; Road: 1–4 The Knicks have been involved in the following transactions during the 2007–08 season. 2007–08 New York Knicks season The 2007–08 New York Knicks season was the 62nd season of NBA basketball in New York City. It began in October and ended with a loss against the Pacers in April. The Knicks missed the playoffs for

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text: The Knicks also acquired All-Star forward Tracy McGrady from the Houston Rockets and point guard Sergio Rodríguez from the Sacramento Kings in a three-way trade. The deal sent Knicks shooting guard Larry Hughes to Sacramento and forward Jordan Hill and power forward Jared Jeffries to Houston. The trades, orchestrated to give the Knicks more cap space for the summer of 2010, netted the Knicks $30 million of cap space. About three weeks after these team-changing trades, the Knicks played the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center and blew them out by a score of 128–94 for their largest win of