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.[1] New York had acquired Earl Monroe in a trade with the Baltimore Bullets in November 1971.[2]
In the first round of the playoffs, New York faced the Baltimore Bullets,[3] who had defeated the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals the previous year.[4] The Knicks won the series in six games and advanced to the conference finals, where they faced the Boston Celtics. With a 4–1 series victory,[3] New York made the NBA Finals for the second time in three seasons.[1] In the Finals, the Knicks were opposed by the Los Angeles Lakers, whom they had beaten in the 1970 NBA Finals.[5] After winning Game 1 of the Finals 114–92 in Los Angeles, the Knicks lost the next four games and the series.[6] Willis Reed only played 11 games in the regular season and missed the entirety of the playoffs with a knee injury.[7][8]
Draft picks
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Roster
Regular season
Season standings
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- z – clinched division title
- y – clinched division title
- x – clinched playoff spot
Playoffs
East Conference Semifinals
(C1) Baltimore Bullets vs. (A2) New York Knicks: Knicks win series 4–2
- Game 1 @ Baltimore: Baltimore 108, New York 105 (OT)
- Game 2 @ New York: New York 110, Baltimore 88
- Game 3 @ Baltimore: Baltimore 104, New York 103
- Game 4 @ New York: New York 104, Baltimore 98
- Game 5 @ Baltimore: New York 106, Baltimore 82
- Game 6 @ New York: New York 107, Baltimore 101
East Conference Finals
(A1) Boston Celtics vs. (A2) New York Knicks: Knicks win series 4–1
- Game 1 @ Boston: New York 116, Boston 94
- Game 2 @ New York: New York 106, Boston 105
- Game 3 @ Boston: Boston 115, New York 109
- Game 4 @ New York: New York 116, Boston 98
- Game 5 @ Boston: New York 111, Boston 103
NBA Finals
Game | Date | Winner | Score | Site |
Game 1 | April 26 (Wed.) | New York Knicks | 114–92 | at Los Angeles |
Game 2 | April 30 (Sun.) | Los Angeles Lakers | 106–92 | at Los Angeles |
Game 3 | May 3 (Wed.) | Los Angeles Lakers | 107–96 | at New York |
Game 4 | May 5 (Fri.) | Los Angeles Lakers | 116–111 | at New York |
Game 5 | May 7 (Sun.) | Los Angeles Lakers | 114–100 | at Los Angeles |
[11]
Lakers win series 4–1
Awards and records
References
- 1 2 "New York Knickerbockers Franchise Index". Basketball-Reference. Archived from the original on 27 April 2009. Retrieved May 24, 2009.
- ↑ Araton, Harvey (2011). When the Garden Was Eden: Clyde, the Captain, Dollar Bill, and the Glory Days of the New York Knicks. New York City: HarperCollins. p. 211. ISBN 978-0-06-195623-2.
- 1 2 "1971–72 New York Knickerbockers Roster and Statistics". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2009.
- ↑ "1971 NBA Playoff Summary". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved May 29, 2010.
- ↑ "Lakers, Knicks Gain Hoop Final". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Associated Press. April 24, 1972. Retrieved May 29, 2010.
- ↑ Araton, pp. 251–252.
- ↑ Nelson, John (March 26, 1974). "Road to Recovery Is Familiar to Willis Reed". Schenectady Gazette. Associated Press. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- ↑ Carry, Peter (May 21, 1973). "Where There's A Willis". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- ↑ "1971 NBA Draft". Database Basketball. Retrieved May 24, 2009.
- 1 2 "1971–72 NBA Season Summary". Basketball-Reference. Archived from the original on 21 April 2009. Retrieved May 24, 2009.
- ↑ "Lakers' Legendary Season Leads to Elusive Title". National Basketball Association. Archived from the original on 9 May 2009. Retrieved May 24, 2009.
- 1 2 "NBA & ABA All-Defensive Teams". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
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