query: when did the ny knicks last win a championship?

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: When Did You See Her Last?

text: Young Kit had been arrested (Widdershins appeared in "The Grim Grotto" as an adult). When Did You See Her Last? When Did You See Her Last? is the second book in the "All the Wrong Questions" series by Lemony Snicket (also known as Daniel Handler), a series set before the events of "A Series of Unfortunate Events". A dark humour story, Snicket returns to continue the tale of his time in Stain'd-by-the-Sea, accompanied by his chaperone, S. Theodora Markson. S. Theodora Markson and Lemony Snicket are called to the Knight household: housemaids Zada and Zora are worried about the disappearance

title: When Did You See Her Last?

text: When Did You See Her Last? When Did You See Her Last? is the second book in the "All the Wrong Questions" series by Lemony Snicket (also known as Daniel Handler), a series set before the events of "A Series of Unfortunate Events". A dark humour story, Snicket returns to continue the tale of his time in Stain'd-by-the-Sea, accompanied by his chaperone, S. Theodora Markson. S. Theodora Markson and Lemony Snicket are called to the Knight household: housemaids Zada and Zora are worried about the disappearance of Cleo Knight. Cleo's parents are permanently dazed and confused, which Lemony realizes is

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: 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: 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: 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: Celtics–Knicks rivalry

text: traded to the Seattle SuperSonics. The Knicks descended into irrelevance and did not win a playoff series again until 2012. The Knicks had a major collapse after the end of the Ewing era as they did not win a single playoff game from 2001 to 2012. The Celtics went into a new era under the leadership of Paul Pierce, who became team captain in 2003 and brought them back to the playoffs. In 2006, they drafted Rajon Rondo and in 2007, they acquired Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, which formed their "big three." The trio helped the Celtics win their

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: 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: When Did You Last See Your Money?

text: When Did You Last See Your Money? When Did You Last See Your Money? is the ninth episode of the fifth series of the British comedy series "Dad's Army" that was originally transmitted on 1 December 1972. Jones arrives at the bank to deposit a donation by local shopkeepers of £500 for the serviceman's canteen, but the packet that he hands over contains sausages, not money. During a typical day at Swallows Bank, Mainwaring complains about Pike's unprofessional talk with customers and insists that Wilson and Pike continue to use the door to enter his office (despite the fact that

title: When Did You Last See Your Money?

text: gave him the money instead of the sausages the previous day by mistake, leaving the matter happily resolved (although Mainwaring will have to explain the 'mysterious' disappearance of the sausages, which he ate himself). Pike gets the idea of helping Jones remember where he left his money from a film called "Man in the Shadows" starring Walter Abel and Joan Blondell. This film is purely fictional, although Pike may be misremembering Two in the Dark(1936). When Did You Last See Your Money? When Did You Last See Your Money? is the ninth episode of the fifth series of the British

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: Celtics–Knicks rivalry

text: go on another championship run. They beat Earl's old team, the Baltimore Bullets in round one, and met the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Boston won Game 1 at home, but the Knicks won the next three (Game 4 in 2OT). Boston fought back to tie the series at 3, but the Knicks routed them in Game 7 and went on to win their second NBA title. The teams met in the Conference Finals for the 3rd year in a row in the 1973–74 season. Boston won the series 4–1 and would go on to win their 12th NBA

title: Celtics–Knicks rivalry

text: last season that the Celtics would reach the second round in the 1990s, while the Knicks made it to the second round or farther every year from 1992–2000. Under the leadership of Patrick Ewing and Anthony Mason, the Knicks experienced plenty of success including Eastern Conference titles in 1994 and 1999. However, they failed to win an NBA title. During this time, the Knicks' rivals included the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls, as well as the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers, all of whom faced the Knicks in multiple memorable playoff series during this time. After the 1999–2000 season, Ewing was

title: History of the New York Knicks

text: 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.) In Game 6, however, a last-second attempt at a game-winning shot by Starks was tipped by Rockets center Hakeem Olajuwon, giving the Rockets an 86–84 victory and forcing a Game 7. The Knicks lost Game 7 90–84, credited in large part to Starks's dismal 2-for-18 shooting performance and Riley's stubborn refusal to

title: And When Did You Last See Your Father?

text: And When Did You Last See Your Father? And When Did You Last See Your Father? is a 2007 British drama film directed by Anand Tucker. The screenplay by David Nicholls is based on the 1993 memoir of the same title by Blake Morrison. The film is a series of flashbacks to various periods in the life of Blake Morrison as he remembers moments he shared with his father Arthur while he, his mother, and younger sister Gillian tend to him on his deathbed in his Yorkshire home. Despite Blake's success as a writer, poet, and critic, his father –

title: And When Did You Last See Your Father?

text: English and subtitles in French and Spanish. Bonus features include commentary by director Anand Tucker, deleted scenes, and the original trailer. And When Did You Last See Your Father? And When Did You Last See Your Father? is a 2007 British drama film directed by Anand Tucker. The screenplay by David Nicholls is based on the 1993 memoir of the same title by Blake Morrison. The film is a series of flashbacks to various periods in the life of Blake Morrison as he remembers moments he shared with his father Arthur while he, his mother, and younger sister Gillian tend

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: 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: Heat–Knicks rivalry

text: 17–14. By losing Game 3, the Knicks set a new league record by losing 13 straight playoff games, their last win coming April 29, 2001, in their series versus the Toronto Raptors. Game 4 was different from the first three games. In the third, Baron Davis injured himself. He left the court on a stretcher. However, led by Carmelo Anthony, who scored 41 points, the Knicks prevented a sweep, 89–87, as Wade missed the potential series-winning three-pointer at the buzzer. In Game 5, the Knicks started strong but it was all Miami the rest of the way. The Heat led

title: Knicks–Pacers rivalry

text: the Los Angeles Lakers in 6 games led by superstars Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. The Knicks had major struggles after the Ewing era. They did not win a single playoff series from 2001–12. Meanwhile, the Pacers remained competitive even as Reggie Miller neared retirement, but struggled after he retired, making the playoffs only once between 2005–10. The Knicks and Pacers rebuilt their teams and returned to the playoffs in 2011. The Knicks were now led by high-scoring Carmelo Anthony, while the Pacers, led by Paul George, David West and Roy Hibbert, relied on their trademark defense-first philosophy in returning

title: History of the New York Knicks

text: promised to make him the highest paid coach in the league; however, he requested he remain at St. John's one more season in hopes of winning one last championship. Irish obliged, hiring former Manhattan College coach Neil Cohalan as interim coach for the first year. With no college draft in the league's initial year, there was no guarantee that 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

title: 1979–80 New York Knicks season

text: Demic, and Sly Williams. At the end of the season, the Knicks lost five of their last six games; they followed a three-game losing streak with a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but then lost to the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers. In the game against the 76ers, Julius Erving made the winning basket with one second remaining, after the Knicks had committed a turnover on an inbounds pass five seconds earlier with the score tied at 101–101. The Washington Bullets gained the last playoff berth in the Eastern Conference over the Knicks because of a better record against other

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: History of the New York Knicks

text: to 2001. Not only did they also clinch consecutive winning seasons for the first time in a decade, but their 36–30 record was the highest winning percentage for the team since the 2000–01 NBA season. The Knicks faced the Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs and lost the first three games, breaking the NBA record for longest playoff losing streak at 13 games. The team's struggles were partially attributed to injuries as Jeremy Lin, Baron Davis and Iman Shumpert were all sidelined by knee ailments. The Knicks proceeded to win a close Game 4, which snapped their

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: History of the New York Knicks

text: 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 the season. However, the Knicks were eliminated from playoff contention

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Celtics–Knicks rivalry

text: the first two, but the Knicks won Game 3. Boston won Game 4 by one, then the Knicks won Game 5, but the Celtics won the series with another 1 point win en route to winning another NBA title. In the 1971–72 season, the two teams met in the Conference Finals. The Knicks won the first two games, the Celtics won game 3, but the Knicks eliminated them with wins in Games 4 and 5. The Knicks went to the finals again but lost to the Lakers. In the 1972–73 season, the Knicks picked up Earl Monroe, who helped them

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: New York Knicks

text: to a radial arch and added serifs. At the beginning of the 1980s the Knicks radically changed their uniforms. Royal blue and orange were replaced by navy and maroon. During this period, the home uniforms featured the team name below the number, both in maroon with navy trim and in a stylized, free-flowing font. Navy away uniforms continue to feature the city name but below the white and maroon number. The interlocking 'NY' logo debuted on the shorts, with the addition of player numbers and side stripes during the 1981–82 season. The 'Knicks' script from the 'Maroon Era' uniforms was

title: New York Knicks

text: Messier and the Rangers during the finals. The next year, the Knicks were second place in the Atlantic Division with a 55–27 record. The team defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers before facing the Pacers again in the second round. The tone for the Knicks–Pacers series was set in Game 1, as Miller once 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

title: New York Knicks

text: during the late 1960s and into the 1970s. As the 1960s began, the Knicks updated their uniforms again. This time the lettering is in serifed fonts, and the blue lettering and numbers on the home uniforms are now trimmed in orange, while on the away uniforms it is in monotone white. Side stripes were also added to the uniform. The 'NY' monogram is on the left leg of the shorts. The Knicks unveiled a uniform that would stay for three decades. This uniform, with an arched 'NEW YORK' in serif lettering and in orange, would be the uniform worn during

title: History of the New York Knicks

text: Rockets, the Knicks returned home in a game against the Detroit Pistons on November 25, with a 121–100 blowout win, making them one of only three teams undefeated at home along with the Miami Heat and Utah Jazz. The Knicks finished November with an 11–4 record, their best month record since going 11–6 in March 2000. By the All-Star break in mid-February 2013, the Knicks compiled a 32-18 record, good for second in the Eastern Conference. On February 21, on the trade deadline, the team traded Ronnie Brewer for a 2014 second-round draft pick. The Knicks then signed veteran power

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: Celtics–Knicks rivalry

text: Game 3, but Boston avoided elimination by winning Game 4 in Boston and Game 5 in New York. Game 6, played in Boston, featured the Knicks leading by 26 in the fourth quarter. The Celtics went on a 20–0 run in less than five minutes to make it a close game, but the Knicks held on to win their first playoff series since 2000. In the next round, the Knicks were beaten by the Indiana Pacers in 6 games. The results in brackets concern the playoff games. Celtics–Knicks rivalry The Celtics–Knicks rivalry is a National Basketball Association (NBA) rivalry between

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: Celtics–Knicks rivalry

text: at home, before the Knicks tied the series at home at 1. Game 3 was a tough, double overtime showdown in Boston, but the Knicks won 88–87. Once again, Knicks went to the finals and lost to the Lakers. In the 1952–53 season, the teams met in the Division Finals, a best-of-five series. The Knicks won Game 1, the Celtics won Game 2, each at home. The Knicks won Games 3 and 4 to win the series but lost to the Lakers in the Finals once again. Despite 3 Conference Championships from the help of future Hall of Famers Dick

title: New York Knicks

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

title: History of the New York Knicks

text: reportedly had a worrying heart condition, refused to take a controversial DNA test, and fell out of favor with John Paxson, Chicago's general manager. The Bulls signed-and-traded him to the Knicks along with Antonio Davis for Tim Thomas, Michael Sweetney, the Knicks 2006 first round pick, and the right to swap first-round picks with the Knicks in 2007, as well as 2007 and 2009 second-round picks. Isiah Thomas did not lottery-protect the picks, and the Knicks forfeited the second pick in the 2006 draft, and the ninth in the 2007 draft. With a bloated payroll, the Knicks stumbled to the

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: Bulls–Knicks rivalry

text: again in 1991, their roles were reversed. Chicago led the East with a then franchise-best 61 wins to capture the Central Division title. On the opposite end, the Knicks limped into the playoffs at 39-43 with the 8th seed. Chicago cruised past New York in a 3-game sweep, winning each game by an average of 20 points. They would go on to claim the first NBA Championship in franchise history. In , the Bulls, led by Jordan and Pippen, were on their way to their second straight title when they met the Knicks led by Ewing and new head coach

title: 1996–97 New York Knicks season

text: and third in the Eastern Conference. John Starks was named the Sixth Man of the Year, and Patrick Ewing was selected to the 1997 NBA All-Star Game (he did not play due to a groin injury), earned All-NBA Second Team honors, and was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. In the last game of the season, at the United Center, the Knicks defeated the then-69–12 Chicago Bulls, preventing them from posting two consecutive 70-win seasons in a row, and tying the best home record (40–1 set by the 1985–86 Boston Celtics). In the playoffs, New York

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: History of the New York Knicks

text: player is allowed solely to tip the ball to score when the ball is put back into play with three-tenths of a second or less remaining. Because of this rule, the rarity of Lee's play increases. The Knicks won, 111–109 in double overtime. The Knicks improved by ten games in the 2006–2007 campaign in spite of injuries that ravaged the team at the end of the year; they ended with a 33–49 record, avoiding a 50-loss season by defeating the Charlotte Bobcats 94–93 on the last day of the season. During the 2007 offseason, the organization became embroiled in further

title: History of the New York Knicks

text: 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 was praised for his ability to facilitate the offense, something

title: Heat–Knicks rivalry

text: or wanted more power. Riley answered that question on September 2, 1995, when he took over as Team President and Head Coach of the Miami Heat. His move caused some controversy, as the Knicks accused Miami of tampering while he was still under contract, which was settled after Miami sent their 1996 first round pick (#19 – Walter McCarty) and $1 million in cash to New York on September 1, 1995. Before the rivalry began the only notable that occurred between the teams was the Heat ending the Knicks 15 game win streak in 1994. In only Riley's second season

title: Heat–Knicks rivalry

text: of 2010, former Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James became a free agent. After being courted by many teams (including both the Knicks and Heat), he announced his decision to join the Miami Heat on national television on July 8, 2010. Much to the frustration of Knicks fans, and the Knicks had spent the last two seasons re-engineering their roster to accommodate James' potential contract. Earlier that week, former Phoenix Suns forward Amar'e Stoudemire announced his intention to sign with the New York Knicks. A new era of the rivalry was born. On December 17, 2010, the Knicks and Heat met

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: 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: History of the New York Knicks

text: retirement to play for the Knicks on October 2, 2012. Despite playing without an injured Iman Shumpert and Amar'e Stoudemire, the Knicks compiled an 18–5 record to start the season, their best start since 1993. In their first four games, they scored at least 100 points and won by double digits in all of those games. The streak ended after a 10-point loss to Memphis Grizzlies. The following Sunday, in a game against the Indiana Pacers, the Knicks at home went on to win 88–76, assuring them a 7–1 record. After two tough losses to the Dallas Mavericks and Houston

title: History of the New York Knicks

text: Lucas and Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, returned to the Finals in 1972. This time the Knicks fell to the Lakers in five games. The next year, the results were reversed, as the Knicks defeated the Lakers in five games to win their second NBA title in four years. The team had one more impressive season in 1973–74, as they reached the Eastern Conference finals, where they fell in five games to the Celtics. It was after this season that Willis Reed announced his retirement, and the team's fortunes began to shift once more. In the 1974–75 season, the Knicks posted

title: NY SAFE Act

text: York State Rifle and Pistol Association dropped its suit in March 2016. Following the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, it decided it was unlikely to win a favorable Supreme Court opinion. The NY SAFE Act as originally passed did not explicitly exempt police officers from some of the law's provisions, such as the seven-round limit, although older law (not repealed by the NY SAFE Act) did provide such an exemption. This prompted some initial confusion, but the office of Governor Andrew Cuomo said soon after passage that police officers were exempt from the seven-round limit. In July 2013, Cuomo signed

title: Win Elliot

text: Win Elliot Irwin Elliot Shalek (May 7, 1915 – September 17, 1998), better known as Win Elliot, was an American television and radio sportscaster and game show host who was best known for his long tenures as a play-by-play broadcaster of NHL New York Rangers and NBA New York Knicks games and host of "Sports Central USA" on the CBS Radio Network. Born Irwin Elliot Shalek in Chelsea, Massachusetts and a graduate of the University of Michigan, Elliot did Rangers games through the 1950s and 60s, alternating with other announcers of the era, depending on what stations held rights and

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: 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: 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: 1999–2000 New York Knicks season

text: #8 seed last year, the Knicks finished second in the Atlantic Division with a 50–32 record, good enough for their first 50-win season since 1997. Allan Houston and head coach Jeff Van Gundy represented the Eastern Conference during the 2000 NBA All-Star Game. In the first round of the playoffs, the Knicks swept the Toronto Raptors in three straight games. In the semifinals, they faced the Miami Heat for the fourth consecutive year. They would defeat the 2nd-seeded Heat in a tough, hard-fought seven-game series, but would lose in six games to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

title: Heat–Knicks rivalry

text: both teams positioned by the basket. The sequence ended when Allan Houston tipped the ball in at the buzzer for an apparent game-winner, however the referees ruled it to be after the buzzer and awarded the game to Miami. Replays later ruled that Houston last touched the ball with 0.2 seconds left and the basket should have counted. Jeff Van Gundy and the Knicks protested the game's outcome, but were denied by the league office. In the April 25, 1999 game in Miami, the Heat took a 20-point lead on the Knicks in the first half and maintained it well

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: History of the New York Knicks

text: the playoffs. The team defeated the Detroit Pistons in the first round with an overtime win in the fifth and deciding game, before losing in second round in seven games to the Celtics. The team's struggles continued the next season as they lost their last twelve games to finish with a 24–58 record. The first of these losses occurred on March 23, 1985, where King injured his knee and spent the next 24 months in rehabilitation. As a result of the Knicks' dismal performance in the 1984–85 season, the team was entered into the first-ever NBA Draft Lottery. The team

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: 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: 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: 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: New York Knicks

text: the hoop. Because of the Trent Tucker Rule, a player is allowed solely to tip the ball to score when the ball is put back into play with three-tenths of a second or less remaining. Because of this rule, the rarity of Lee's play increases. The Knicks won, 111–109 in double overtime. The Knicks improved by ten games in the 2006–2007 campaign in spite of injuries that ravaged the team at the end of the year; they ended with a 33–49 record, avoiding a 50-loss season by defeating the Charlotte Bobcats 94–93 on the last day of the season. During

title: New York Knicks

text: accent color. The logo was added while the 'Championship Era' uniforms were still in use, but during the 1995–96 season, the Knicks unveiled a blue alternate uniform, this time featuring black side stripes and the aforementioned 'Subway Token' logo on the shorts' beltline. A home white version of this uniform was introduced for the 1997–98 season, effectively retiring the championship era uniforms. In the 2001–02 season, the side stripes were narrowed, while the 'Subway Token' logo was moved to the back of the uniform, and the Knicks primary logo moved from the side to the front of the shorts. The

title: New York Knicks

text: Anthony won the 2013 scoring title and helped them win the Atlantic Division for the first time since 1994. The Knicks faced the Celtics, who were without Rajon Rondo because of a mid-season injury, in the 1st round of the 2013 playoffs. In both games 1 and 2, Celtics had a lead going into halftime but were held to 25 and 23 points respectively in the second half, which was an all-time low for the franchise in the playoffs. Knicks gained a 3-0 lead in the series, but Boston avoided elimination in games 4 and 5. In game six, Knicks

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: 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: Heat–Knicks rivalry

text: ruled the basket only a 2. Replays showed that the call was correct, but also very close. The Knicks went on to win the game by 1. Although the Knicks put pressure on the Heat with the victory, Miami hung on and won the Atlantic Division by 4 games. In the Easter Sunday game in Miami on April 12, 1998, the Knicks trailed 82–81 with 4.2 seconds left and the ball at half-court. Terry Cummings received an inbounds pass and shot a short leaner on the baseline that hit the rim and bounced away. Several tips ensued from players on

title: New York Knicks

text: Finals, becoming the first player to attain all three awards in a single season. The Knicks' success continued for the next few years. After losing to the Bullets in the 1971 Eastern Conference finals, the team, aided by the acquisitions of Jerry Lucas and Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, returned to the Finals in 1972. This time the Knicks fell to the Lakers in five games. The next year, the results were reversed, as the Knicks defeated the Lakers in five games to win their second NBA title in four years. The team had one more impressive season in 1973–74, as

title: Heat–Knicks rivalry

text: victory. The win propelled an improbable run for the Knicks in the playoffs. They swept the Hawks in the semifinals and defeated the Pacers in 6 to clinch their second Eastern Conference Title in five years and advance to the 1999 NBA Finals, where they lost to the Spurs. In doing that, the Knicks became the first 8th-seeded team in NBA history to reach the NBA Finals. While the Heat won the Atlantic Division for the 4th year in a row, the Knicks were right on their tail, finishing only two games back and capturing the third seed. After both

title: New York Knicks

text: the season and the latter during the season. Curry, who reportedly had a worrying heart condition, refused to take a controversial DNA test, and fell out of favor with John Paxson, Chicago's general manager. The Bulls signed-and-traded him to the Knicks along with Antonio Davis for Tim Thomas, Michael Sweetney, the Knicks' 2006 first-round pick, and the right to swap first-round picks with the Knicks in 2007, as well as 2007 and 2009 second-round picks. Isiah Thomas did not lottery-protect the picks, and the Knicks forfeited the second pick in the 2006 draft, and the ninth in the 2007 draft.

title: New York Knicks

text: losses to the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets, the Knicks returned home in a game against the Detroit Pistons on November 25, with a 121–100 blowout win, making them one of only three teams undefeated at home along with the Miami Heat and Utah Jazz. The Knicks finished November with an 11–4 record, their best month record since going 11–6 in March 2000. By the All-Star break in mid-February 2013, the Knicks compiled a 32–18 record, good for second in the Eastern Conference. On February 21, on the trade deadline, the team traded Ronnie Brewer for a 2014 second-round draft

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: New York Knicks

text: that Rasheed Wallace would come out of retirement to play for the Knicks on October 2, 2012. Despite playing without an injured Iman Shumpert and Amar'e Stoudemire, the Knicks compiled an 18–5 record to start the season, their best start since 1993. In their first four games, they scored at least 100 points and won by double digits in all of those games. The streak ended after a 10-point loss to Memphis Grizzlies. The following Sunday, in a game against the Indiana Pacers, the Knicks at home went on to win 88–76, assuring them a 7–1 record. After two tough

title: Bulls–Knicks rivalry

text: Hue Hollins (who ironically was the same referee who officiated the controversial finish in Game 5 of the 1993 Eastern Conference Finals, and arguably opted not to call a foul on Charles Smith's multiple putback attempts in the waning seconds) in the closing seconds of Game 5 against Pippen, which gave Hubert Davis two free throws to turn a one-point deficit into a one-point victory for the Knicks. After a blowout Bulls win in Game 6, the Knicks advanced past the Bulls with a series-clinching 87-77 win, but eventually lost to the Rockets in the 1994 NBA Finals. This was

title: New York Knicks

text: the head coach of the Miami Heat at the time, served as the head coach of the Knicks from 1991 to 1995 and led the Knicks to the 1994 NBA Finals. During this four-year span, the Heat and the Knicks each won two playoff series against each other. The two teams met again in the first round of the 2012 NBA Playoffs, for the first time since the 1990s rivalry days. The Heat won the series, 4–1, and later went on to win the 2012 NBA Finals. The rivalry started due to the proximity of the cities, 2 hours by

title: Knicks–Pacers rivalry

text: the Bucks, led by Ray Allen. In the decisive Game 5, Reggie Miller tied his career playoff high by scoring 41 points to win the series. After beating Allen Iverson's 76ers in the second round by 6 games, the Pacers once again reached the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks, the third seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, swept the Raptors in 3. The Knicks were once again matched up against Miami, and won the series in 7. The Pacers, having home court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference Playoffs, won the first two games against the Knicks in their first year

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: Knicks–Pacers rivalry

text: to the playoffs. It took some time before both teams regained the elite status they enjoyed in the 1990s. On May 3, 2013, the Knicks beat the Celtics on the road and won the first round series 4-2 while Pacers beat the Hawks on the road to win their series 4-2. The Pacers took Game 1 in New York 102–95, but the Knicks regrouped themselves in Game 2 and blew out Indiana 105–79. In Game 3, Amar'e Stoudemire returned from knee surgery but couldn't help the Knicks as they lost 82–71. The Pacers won Game 4 in Indianapolis 93–82 to