1991–92 New York Knicks season
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1991–92 New York Knicks season
| 1991–92 New York Knicks season | |
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| Head coach | Pat Riley |
| Owner(s) | Paramount Communications, Inc. |
| Arena | Madison Square Garden |
| Results | |
| Record | 51–31 (.622) |
| Place | Division: 2nd (Atlantic) Conference: 4th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | East Semifinals (eliminated 3-4) |
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| Local media | |
| Television | MSG Network, EMI |
| Radio | WFAN |
| New York Knicks seasons | |
| < 1990–91 | 1992–93 > |
The 1991–92 New York Knicks season was the 46th season of NBA basketball in New York City, New York. The team hired Pat Riley to take over the as coach. Riley had an impact as the Knicks finished with a 51–31 record.[1] In the playoffs, the Knicks eliminated the Detroit Pistons in five games. In the second round, the Knicks faced off against the defending champion Chicago Bulls. The Knicks frustrated the Bulls and Michael Jordan with their physical play. The Knicks lost in seven games but a new rivalry was born.[1]
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Offseason
NBA Draft
Main article: 1991 NBA Draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | School/Club Team |
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| 1 | 12 | Greg Anthony | Guard |  United States |
UNLV |
Roster
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Regular season
Season standings
| Atlantic Division | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Road | Div |
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| y-Boston Celtics | 51 | 31 | .622 | — | 34–7 | 17–24 | 19-9 |
| x-New York Knicks | 51 | 31 | .622 | — | 30-11 | 21-20 | 20-8 |
| x-New Jersey Nets | 40 | 42 | .488 | 11 | 25-16 | 15-26 | 15-13 |
| x-Miami Heat | 38 | 44 | .463 | 13 | 28-13 | 10-31 | 14-14 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 35 | 47 | .427 | 16 | 23-18 | 12-29 | 15-13 |
| Washington Bullets | 25 | 57 | .305 | 26 | 14-27 | 11-30 | 7-21 |
| Orlando Magic | 21 | 61 | .256 | 30 | 13-28 | 8-33 | 8-20 |
- y - clinched division title
- x - clinched playoff spot
| # | Eastern Conference | ||||
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| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | |
| 1 | z-Chicago Bulls | 67 | 15 | .817 | – |
| 2 | y-Boston Celtics | 51 | 31 | .622 | 16 |
| 3 | x-Cleveland Cavaliers | 57 | 25 | .695 | 10 |
| 4 | x-New York Knicks | 51 | 31 | .622 | 16 |
| 5 | x-Detroit Pistons | 48 | 34 | .585 | 19 |
| 6 | x-New Jersey Nets | 40 | 42 | .488 | 27 |
| 7 | x-Indiana Pacers | 40 | 42 | .488 | 27 |
| 8 | x-Miami Heat | 38 | 44 | .463 | 29 |
| 9 | Atlanta Hawks | 38 | 44 | .463 | 29 |
| 10 | Philadelphia 76ers | 35 | 47 | .427 | 32 |
| 11t | Milwaukee Bucks | 31 | 51 | .378 | 36 |
| 11t | Charlotte Hornets | 31 | 51 | .378 | 36 |
| 13 | Washington Bullets | 25 | 57 | .305 | 42 |
| 14 | Orlando Magic | 21 | 61 | .256 | 46 |
- z - clinched division title
- y - clinched division title
- x - clinched playoff spot
Game log
Playoffs
- Lost NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (4-3) versus Chicago Bulls
- Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (3-2) versus Detroit Pistons
Player statistics
| Legend | |||||
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | ||
Season
Playoffs
Awards and records
- Patrick Ewing, All-NBA Second Team Selection
- Patrick Ewing, NBA All-Defensive Second Team Selection
Records
Milestones
Transactions
See also
References
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