1998–99 New York Knicks season

Season of National Basketball Association team the New York Knicks March 2026 August 2023 New York Knicks 1999 yes 27 23 Atlantic 4 8 Jeff Van Gundy Ernie Grunfeld Dave Checketts Cablevision Madison Square Garden NBA Finals(lost to Spurs 1–4) NYK MSG Network(Mike Breen, Walt "Clyde" Frazier) WFAN(Marv Albert, John Andariese) The 1998–99 New York Knicks season was the 52nd season for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association. New York Knicks Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/NYK/ August 8, 2026 Due to a lockout, the regular season began on February 5, 1999, and was cut from 82 games to 50. CBS News.com Staff NBA: Let The Games Begin! CBS News January 6, 1999 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nba-let-the-games-begin/ December 15, 2022 Season summary Off-season Head coach Jeff Van Gundy entered in his third full season coaching the Knicks. To give All-Star center Patrick Ewing more help offensively and defensively, the Knicks acquired controversial All-Star guard Latrell Sprewell from the Golden State Warriors, CBS News.com Staff Knicks Get Spree, Lose Starks CBS News January 18, 1999 http://www.cbsnews.com/news/knicks-get-spree-lose-starks/ December 15, 2022 Sheridan Chris Sprewell, Pippen on the Move The Washington Post January 19, 1999 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1999/01/19/sprewell-pippen-on-the-move/e64dd8ea-450c-4c6e-8b3b-97c3b1a7540e/ July 10, 2022 Zeilbauer Paul Pro Basketball: Knicks' Fans Willing to Give Sprewell a Shot The New York Times January 23, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/01/23/sports/pro-basketball-knicks-fans-willing-to-give-sprewell-a-shot.html June 19, 2021 acquired Marcus Camby from the Toronto Raptors, Roberts Selena Pro Basketball: Knicks Part with Oakley to Get Toronto's Camby The New York Times June 25, 1998 https://www.nytimes.com/1998/06/25/sports/pro-basketball-knicks-part-with-oakley-to-get-toronto-s-camby.html June 19, 2021 Associated Press Knicks Exchange Oakley for Camby Los Angeles Times June 26, 1998 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-jun-26-sp-63919-story.html November 29, 2022 Knicks Deal Oakley to Raptors for Camby The Washington Post June 26, 1998 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1998/06/26/knicks-deal-oakley-to-raptors-for-camby/a35cc1c8-e443-4b7d-8c8d-19a9087f92b5/ June 24, 2023 and signed free agents Kurt Thomas, Associated Press NBA Dealings: McDyess, Divac and Smith Sign Kitsap Sun January 23, 1999 https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/1999/01-23/0066_nba_dealings__mcdyess__divac_and_.html June 25, 2023 Roberts Selena Pro Basketball: Thomas Elbows Way Into the Oakley Role The New York Times February 3, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/02/03/sports/pro-basketball-thomas-elbows-way-into-the-oakley-role.html July 27, 2021 Lewis Brian Thomas Volunteers for Oakley's Role New York Post February 3, 1999 https://nypost.com/1999/02/03/thomas-volunteers-for-oakleys-role/ November 7, 2022 and three-point specialist Dennis Scott during the off-season. Lewis Brian Scott's Debut Breathtaking New York Post January 25, 1999 https://nypost.com/1999/01/25/scotts-debut-breathtaking/ February 2, 2023 Wise Mike Pro Basketball: A Scrum for the Title The New York Times February 4, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/02/04/sports/pro-basketball-a-scrum-for-the-title.html June 28, 2022 However, Scott was released by the team to free agency after 15 games, and later on signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Hungry Scott Stays Upbeat, Handles Temporary Gig with 'Wolves Orlando Sentinel March 21, 1999 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1999/03/21/hungry-scott-stays-upbeat-handles-temporary-gig-with-wolves/ May 1, 2023 Associated Press Wolves Give Scott Extension CBS News March 27, 1999 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/wolves-give-scott-extension/ June 25, 2022 Regular season With the addition of Sprewell, Camby and Thomas, the Knicks won eight of their first eleven games of the regular season. However, the team dealt with injuries, as Sprewell only played 37 games due to a stress fracture in his right heel, Roberts Selena Pro Basketball: Knicks Lose Sprewell for 3-6 Weeks The New York Times February 10, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/02/10/sports/pro-basketball-knicks-lose-sprewell-for-3-6-weeks.html October 12, 2022 Sprewell Out Orlando Sentinel February 10, 1999 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1999-02-10-9902100367-story.html January 30, 2023 Pro Basketball: Sprewell Gets Nod to Practice The New York Times March 2, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/03/02/sports/pro-basketball-sprewell-gets-nod-to-practice.html October 12, 2022 and Ewing only appeared in 38 games due to a knee injury. Roberts Selena Basketball: Rusty Ewing Injures a Knee The New York Times January 30, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/01/30/sports/basketball-rusty-ewing-injures-a-knee.html January 30, 2023 CBS News.com Staff Ewing Scares Knicks in Loss CBS News January 30, 1999 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ewing-scares-knicks-in-loss/ January 30, 2023 Roberts Selena Basketball: Injuries Keep Ewing Idle, But Practice Is Precious The New York Times February 1, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/02/01/sports/basketball-injuries-keep-ewing-idle-but-practice-is-precious.html October 12, 2022 The Knicks played mediocre basketball around .500 in winning percentage for most of the season, and held a 21–21 record as of April 19, 1999. The Knicks won six of their final eight games of the season to finish in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a 27–23 record, earning the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference; 1998–99 New York Knicks Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/NYK/1999_games.html June 21, 2021https://www.nytimes.com/1999/12/12/sports/pro-basketball-sprewell-carries-on-even-with-ewing-in.html?pagewanted=all Pro Basketball; Sprewell Carries on, Even with Ewing in The New York Times 12 December 1999 Roberts Selena the team qualified for the NBA playoffs for the twelfth consecutive year. Ewing averaged 17.3 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game, while Sprewell played a sixth man role off the bench, averaging 16.4 points per game, Roberts Selena Pro Basketball: Sprewell the Starter Rides the Bench During Knicks' Rally The New York Times April 2, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/04/02/sports/pro-basketball-sprewell-the-starter-rides-the-bench-during-knicks-rally.html January 30, 2023 Roberts Selena N.B.A. Playoffs: Sprewell Still Reluctant as Sixth Man, But It Works The New York Times May 20, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/05/20/sports/nba-playoffs-sprewell-still-reluctant-as-sixth-man-but-it-works.html October 12, 2022 and Allan Houston provided the team with 16.3 points per game. In addition, Larry Johnson contributed 12.0 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, while Thomas provided with 8.1 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, and Charlie Ward contributed 7.6 points, 5.4 assists and 2.1 steals per game. Off the bench, Camby averaged 7.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game, while Chris Childs contributed 6.8 points and 4.0 assists per game, and Chris Dudley provided with 2.5 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. 1998–99 New York Knicks Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/NYK/1999.html June 21, 2021 Sprewell finished tied in tenth place in Most Improved Player voting; despite a stellar season off the bench, he did not receive any votes in Sixth Man of the Year voting. 1998–99 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_1999.html October 23, 2025 The Knicks finished third in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 494,075 at Madison Square Garden during the regular season. 1998-99 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1999.html December 15, 2024 NBA playoffs In the Eastern Conference First Round of the 1999 NBA playoffs, and for the third consecutive year, the Knicks faced off against the top–seeded, and Atlantic Division champion Miami Heat, who were led by All-Star center, and Defensive Player of the Year, Alonzo Mourning, All-Star guard Tim Hardaway, and Jamal Mashburn. Roberts Selena Pro Basketball: Hello, Nice to See You Again: Knicks to Meet Heat The New York Times May 6, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/05/06/sports/pro-basketball-hello-nice-to-see-you-again-knicks-to-meet-heat.html November 19, 2021 The Knicks took a 2–1 series lead before losing Game 4 to the Heat at home, 87–72 at Madison Square Garden. Associated Press  In the End, Knicks "Mess Up" Chance to Close Out the Heat  Los Angeles Times  May 15, 1999  https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-may-15-sp-37533-story.html June 7, 2026 Nobles Charles  For the Finale, Riley and the Heat Focusing on Defense  The New York Times  May 16, 1999  https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/sports/basketball/051699bkn-heat.html June 7, 2026 1999 NBA Eastern Conference First Round Game 4: Miami Heat at New York Knicks Box Score, May 14, 1999 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199905140NYK.html June 7, 2026 With the series tied at 2–2, the Knicks won Game 5 over the Heat on the road, 78–77 at the Miami Arena, in which Houston hit a memorable game-winning buzzer-beater; the Knicks defeated the Heat in a hard-fought five-game series, and became the second 8th–seeded team in NBA history to defeat the first–seeded team. Roberts Selena N.B.A. Playoffs: First Round: It's Up, It's Good: Houston Sends Knicks to Round 2 The New York Times May 17, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/05/17/sports/nba-playoffs-first-round-it-s-up-it-s-good-houston-sends-knicks-to-round-2.html October 11, 2021 Wyche Steve Knicks Close Out Heat on Houston's Heroics The Washington Post May 17, 1999 https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/nba/longterm/1999/playoffs/nymia17.htm May 25, 2022 1999 NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Knicks vs. Heat Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1999-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-knicks-vs-heat.html February 9, 2023 In the Eastern Conference Semi-finals, the Knicks faced off against the 4th–seeded Atlanta Hawks, who were led by All-Star center Dikembe Mutombo, All-Star guard Steve Smith and Mookie Blaylock. Despite the Hawks having home-court advantage in the series, the Knicks won the first two games on the road at the Georgia Dome, before winning the next two games at Madison Square Garden, winning Game 4 over the Hawks by a score of 79–66 to complete a four-game sweep of the series, and become the first #8 seed in NBA history to do so. Roberts Selena N.B.A. Playoffs: Knicks Put the Hawks Away and Breeze to Eastern Finals The New York Times May 25, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/05/25/sports/nba-playoffs-knicks-put-the-hawks-away-and-breeze-to-eastern-finals.html October 11, 2021 Wilbon Michael Knicks Beat Hawks, 79-66, to Sweep Series The Washington Post May 25, 1999 https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/nba/longterm/1999/playoffs/knicks25.htm May 29, 2022 1999 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals: Knicks vs. Hawks Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1999-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-knicks-vs-hawks.html February 9, 2023 After struggling during most of the regular season, Camby emerged as a key player off a deep Knicks bench, particularly with his 11 points and 13 rebounds in Game 2. Newberry Paul Knicks Head Back to N.Y. with 2-0 Lead The Washington Post May 21, 1999 https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/nba/longterm/1999/playoffs/atlny21.htm June 27, 2022 In the Eastern Conference Finals, and for the second consecutive year, the Knicks faced off against the 2nd–seeded, and Central Division champion Indiana Pacers, who were led by All-Star guard Reggie Miller, All-Star center Rik Smits, and sixth man Jalen Rose."Sweep! Sweep! Sweep!" Eighth-Seeded Knicks Top Hawks 77-70, Take 2-0 Lead Back to Garden http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/1999/playoffs/eastern/news/1999/05/20/knicks_hawks/ CNN/Sports Illustrated October 25, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20121023193718/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/1999/playoffs/eastern/news/1999/05/20/knicks_hawks/ October 23, 2012 May 21, 1999 dead The Knicks won Game 1 over the Pacers on the road, 93–90 at the Market Square Arena, but then lost Game 2 to the Pacers, 88–86. 1999 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 1: New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers Box Score, May 30, 1999 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199905300IND.html June 7, 2026 1999 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 2: New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers Box Score, June 1, 1999 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199906010IND.html June 7, 2026 In Game 2, the Knicks lost Ewing to injury for the remainder of the playoffs; Ewing had been battling an Achilles tendon injury, and it was learned that the tendon was partially torn, forcing an end to his season. Roberts Selena N.B.A. Playoffs: Ewing to Miss Rest of Playoffs with a Torn Achilles' Tendon The New York Times June 3, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/03/sports/nba-playoffs-ewing-to-miss-rest-of-playoffs-with-a-torn-achilles-tendon.html January 30, 2023 Adande J.A. Ewing Felled by Achilles Los Angeles Times June 3, 1999 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jun-03-sp-43861-story.html November 26, 2022 Wyche Steve Ewing Out for the Season The Washington Post June 3, 1999 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1999/06/03/ewing-out-for-the-season/9bf94c96-3b1c-4fb0-9b66-d9baba732ea0/ May 29, 2022 The Knicks were rescued by Johnson in Game 3 at Madison Square Garden; standing outside the three-point line with 11.9 seconds left, Johnson held the ball, and then began to dribble; he leaned into Pacers defender Antonio Davis before jumping up. The referee called the foul about a half-second before Johnson released the ball, but it was counted as a continuation shooting foul; the three-point basket, and the ensuing free throw gave the Knicks a 92–91 victory. Roberts Selena N.B.A. Playoffs: Conference Finals: Knicks' Blueprint for Victory is Johnson's 4-Point Plan The New York Times June 6, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/06/sports/nba-playoffs-conference-finals-knicks-blueprint-for-victory-johnson-s-4-point.html May 25, 2022 Adande J.A. Call It a Miracle as Knicks Stun the Pacers, 92-91 Los Angeles Times June 6, 1999 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jun-06-sp-44851-story.html November 17, 2022 1999 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 3: Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Box Score, June 5, 1999 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199906050NYK.html June 7, 2026 The Pacers evened the series with a 90–78 win in Game 4, but the Knicks won Game 5 at Market Square Arena, 101–94. 1999 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 4: Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Box Score, June 7, 1999 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199906070NYK.html June 7, 2026 1999 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 5: New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers Box Score, June 9, 1999 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199906090IND.html June 7, 2026 At home in Game 6, the Knicks won 90–82, despite losing Johnson to a knee injury in the first half. Led by Houston's 32-point performance and defense against Miller, who struggled and only made 3 out of 18 field-goal attempts, the Knicks won the series over the Pacers in six games, and advanced to the NBA Finals for the second time in six seasons. Roberts Selena N.B.A. Playoffs: Knicks Shrug Off Adversity Once Again to Reach Finals The New York Times June 12, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/12/sports/nba-playoffs-knicks-shrug-off-adversity-once-again-to-reach-finals.html October 11, 2021 Wilbon Michael Knicks Rush In, Pacers Roll Out The Washington Post June 12, 1999 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1999/06/12/knicks-rush-in-pacers-roll-out/a24bee6f-bf01-49c0-93fd-3a7f106cb990/ May 29, 2022 1999 NBA Eastern Conference finals: Knicks vs. Pacers Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1999-nba-eastern-conference-finals-knicks-vs-pacers.html February 9, 2023 The Knicks' 27–23 record was the worst for a team to reach the NBA Finals, since the Houston Rockets did it with a 40–42 record in 1981.The saga continues: Knicks get past Pacers, advance to play Spurs in Finals http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/1999/playoffs/eastern/news/1999/06/11/pacers_knicks_game6/index.html CNN/Sports Illustrated October 25, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20121023193812/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/1999/playoffs/eastern/news/1999/06/11/pacers_knicks_game6/index.html October 23, 2012 June 13, 1999 They also became the first #8 seed to reach the Finals, a feat that has since only been repeated once by the Miami Heat in the 2022–23 season. In the 1999 NBA Finals, the Knicks faced off against the top–seeded San Antonio Spurs, who were led by All-Star forward Tim Duncan, All-Star center David Robinson, and Sean Elliott. The Knicks lost the first two games to the Spurs on the road at the Alamodome, but managed to win Game 3 at home, 89–81 at Madison Square Garden, which featured a 34-point performance from Houston. Roberts Selena  Back at Garden, Houston Scores 34 to Shock Spurs  The New York Times  June 22, 1999  https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/sports/basketball/062299bkn-knicks.html June 7, 2026 Broussard Chris  N.B.A. Finals: The Spurs Lose Composure, and Game 3 Follows  The New York Times  June 22, 1999  https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/22/sports/nba-finals-the-spurs-lose-composure-and-game-3-follows.html June 7, 2026 1999 NBA Finals Game 3: San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks Box Score, June 21, 1999 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199906210NYK.html June 7, 2026 However, the Knicks lost their next two home games, including a Game 5 loss to the Spurs at Madison Square Garden, 78–77, despite Sprewell's double-double performance of 35 points and 10 rebounds, as Spurs guard Avery Johnson hit the game-winning shot. The Knicks lost the series in five games, as the Spurs won their first ever NBA championship in franchise history. Roberts Selena Spurs Win Title as Knicks' Dream Ends The New York Times June 26, 1999 https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/sports/basketball/062699bkn-knicks.html May 29, 2022 Kawakami Tim Spurs Tower Over NBA Los Angeles Times June 26, 1999 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jun-26-sp-50369-story.html June 27, 2022 1999 NBA Finals: Knicks vs. Spurs Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1999-nba-finals-knicks-vs-spurs.html February 9, 2023 In the Finals, Sprewell averaged 26.0 points per game, and Houston provided with 21.6 points per game; the Knicks' defense did not allow any opponent to score more than 96 points against them in their 20 playoff games. Aftermath Following the season, veteran center Herb Williams retired at age 41. Wise Mike 1999–2000 N.B.A. Preview: The West Is Still the Best The New York Times October 31, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/10/31/sports/1999-2000-nba-preview-the-west-is-still-the-best.html June 8, 2022 The Knicks did not return to the NBA Finals again until the 2025–26 season, where they defeated the Spurs in five games in the 2026 NBA Finals. The team's season roster has been featured in the basketball game series NBA 2K since the 19th installment NBA 2K18. Offseason NBA draft 1998 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality School/Club team 2 38 DeMarco Johnson PF UNC Charlotte 2 44 Sean Marks PF California Transactions On 6/25/98: Knicks traded Charles Oakley and Sean Marks to the Toronto Raptors for Marcus Camby. On 1/18/99: Knicks traded John Starks, Chris Mills and Terry Cummings to the Golden State Warriors for Latrell Sprewell. Roster New York Knicks 1998–99 #062A78 #FFFFFF #FF6E1A #000000 9 Rick Brunson G 6 4 190 1972–06–14 Temple 23 Marcus Camby F/C 6 11 220 1974–03–22 Massachusetts 1 Chris Childs basketball G 6 3 195 1970–11–20 Boise State 4 Ben Davis basketball F 6 9 240 1972–12–26 Arizona yes 14 Chris Dudley C 6 11 235 1965–02–22 Yale 33 Patrick Ewing C 7 0 240 1962–08–05 Georgetown 20 Allan Houston G 6 6 220 1971–04–20 Tennessee 2 Larry Johnson basketball, born 1969 F 6 6 250 1969–03–14 UNLV 8 Latrell Sprewell G/F 6 5 190 1970–09–08 Alabama 40 Kurt Thomas basketball F 6 9 230 1972–10–04 TCU 21 Charlie Ward G 6 2 190 1970–10–12 Florida State 32 Herb Williams F/C 6 10 242 1958–02–16 Ohio State 25 David Wingate basketball G/F 6 5 190 1963–12–15 Georgetown Jeff Van Gundy Greg Brittenham Don Chaney Brendan Malone Jeff Nix Tom Thibodeau https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/NYK/1999.html Regular season Season standings NYK NYK Game log New York Knicks 1999 #062A78 #FF7518 Total: 27–23 (home: 19–6; road: 8–17) New York Knicks February yes #FF7518 #FFFFFF 6 1 2 4 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 1 | February 5 | @ Orlando | 19990205 ORL 85 93 | Latrell Sprewell (24) | Patrick Ewing (9) | Charlie Ward (6) | Orlando Arena17,248 | 0–1 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 2 | February 7 | Miami | 19990207 NYK 79 83 | Patrick Ewing (24) | Patrick Ewing (17) | Charlie Ward (7) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 0–2 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 3 | February 10 | Washington | 19990210 NYK 101 88 | Larry Johnson (18) | Chris Childs (8) | Chris Childs (9) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 1–2 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 4 | February 11 | @ Chicago | 19990211 CHI 73 68 | Patrick Ewing (18) | Patrick Ewing (9) | Charlie Ward (6) | United Center22,194 | 2–2 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 5 | February 15 | Detroit | 19990215 NYK 78 69 | Allan Houston (19) | Patrick Ewing (10) | Charlie Ward (9) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 3–2 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 6 | February 16 | Toronto | 19990216 NYK 95 85 | Allan Houston (20) | Marcus Camby (12) | Ward, Childs (4) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 4–2 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 7 | February 18 | @ Cleveland | 19990218 CLE 74 98 | Patrick Ewing (14) | Ewing, Scott (6) | Charlie Ward (6) | Gund Arena13,910 | 4–3 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 8 | February 19 | @ Philadelphia | 19990219 PHI 78 67 | Allan Houston (25) | Patrick Ewing (8) | Larry Johnson (7) | First Union Center19,681 | 5–3 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 9 | February 21 | Chicago | 19990221 NYK 79 63 | Allan Houston (26) | Ewing, Camby (6) | Charlie Ward (6) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 6–3 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 10 | February 23 | New Jersey | 19990223 NYK 82 74 | Patrick Ewing (20) | Ewing, Johnson (11) | Ward, Childs (5) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 7–3 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 11 | February 25 | Minnesota | 19990225 NYK 115 113 1 | Allan Houston (26) | Patrick Ewing (11) | Charlie Ward (13) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 8–3 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 12 | February 26 | @ Boston | 19990226 BOS 80 94 | Allan Houston (20) | Patrick Ewing (12) | Charlie Ward (6) | FleetCenter18,624 | 8–4 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 13 | February 28 | @ Detroit | 19990228 DET 68 89 | Allan Houston (13) | Patrick Ewing (8) | Chris Childs (6) | The Palace of Auburn Hills20,896 | 8–5 New York Knicks March #FF7518 #FFFFFF 7 3 2 6 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 14 | March 1 | Cleveland | 19990301 NYK 85 78 | Ewing, Johnson (16) | Ewing, Scott (12) | Charlie Ward (9) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 9–5 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 15 | March 2 | @ Miami | 19990302 MIA 84 85 1 | Patrick Ewing (31) | Patrick Ewing (16) | Charlie Ward (6) | Miami Arena15,200 | 9–6 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 16 | March 5 | @ Milwaukee | 19990305 MIL 87 88 | Patrick Ewing (24) | Patrick Ewing (13) | Chris Childs (4) | Bradley Center16,843 | 9–7 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 17 | March 7 | New Jersey | 19990307 NYK 97 86 | Patrick Ewing (30) | Patrick Ewing (9) | three players tied (5) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 10–7 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 18 | March 9 | Milwaukee | 19990309 NYK 86 87 | Larry Johnson (19) | Johnson, Thomas (7) | Allan Houston (5) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 10–8 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 19 | March 11 | Washington | 19990311 NYK 98 86 | Allan Houston (19) | Marcus Camby (12) | Charlie Ward (8) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 11–8 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 20 | March 12 | @ Chicago | 19990312 CHI 63 76 | Allan Houston (16) | Marcus Camby (9) | Houston, Brunson (3) | United Center23,079 | 11–9 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 21 | March 14 | Charlotte | 19990314 NYK 94 86 | Allan Houston (20) | Chris Dudley (13) | Sprewell, Childs (4) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 12–9 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 22 | March 15 | @ Milwaukee | 19990315 MIL 108 102 | Latrell Sprewell (28) | Chris Dudley (11) | Charlie Ward (7) | Bradley Center14,738 | 13–9 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 23 | March 16 | L.A. Clippers | 19990316 NYK 113 89 | Latrell Sprewell (31) | Kurt Thomas (12) | Charlie Ward (9) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 14–9 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 24 | March 18 | Orlando | 19990318 NYK 78 86 | Allan Houston (18) | Chris Dudley (10) | Johnson, Ward (5) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 14–10 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 25 | March 20 | Boston | 19990320 NYK 96 78 | Latrell Sprewell (27) | Marcus Camby (15) | Chris Childs (7) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 15–10 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 26 | March 21 | @ Toronto | 19990321 TOR 81 85 1 | Patrick Ewing (21) | Patrick Ewing (15) | Charlie Ward (6) | Air Canada Centre19,266 | 15–11 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 27 | March 22 | Atlanta | 19990322 NYK 71 80 | Patrick Ewing (23) | Larry Johnson (10) | Charlie Ward (5) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 15–12 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 28 | March 24 | @ Sacramento | 19990324 SAC 91 92 | Patrick Ewing (23) | Patrick Ewing (14) | Charlie Ward (6) | ARCO Arena17,023 | 15–13 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 29 | March 26 | @ Phoenix | 19990326 PHO 94 87 | Allan Houston (29) | Marcus Camby (10) | Charlie Ward (5) | America West Arena19,023 | 16–13 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 30 | March 28 | @ L.A. Lakers | 19990328 LAL 91 99 | Latrell Sprewell (25) | Patrick Ewing (13) | Chris Childs (6) | Great Western Forum17,505 | 16–14 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 31 | March 30 | Indiana | 19990330 NYK 94 93 | Patrick Ewing (37) | Patrick Ewing (15) | Charlie Ward (7) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 17–14 New York Knicks April #FF7518 #FFFFFF 4 2 4 6 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 32 | April 1 | Cleveland | 19990401 NYK 78 74 | Allan Houston (16) | Patrick Ewing (11) | Charlie Ward (7) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 18–14 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 33 | April 4 | @ Indiana | 19990404 IND 95 108 | Latrell Sprewell (20) | Patrick Ewing (14) | Chris Childs (5) | Market Square Arena16,731 | 18–15 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 34 | April 6 | Orlando | 19990406 NYK 72 81 | Patrick Ewing (28) | Patrick Ewing (15) | Charlie Ward (7) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 18–16 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 35 | April 7 | @ Charlotte | 19990407 CHH 82 106 | Thomas, Ewing (17) | Kurt Thomas (9) | Chris Childs (8) | Charlotte Coliseum19,810 | 18–17 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 36 | April 9 | @ Atlanta | 19990409 ATL 86 78 | Patrick Ewing (16) | Johnson, Ewing (8) | Chris Childs (5) | Georgia Dome21,673 | 19–17 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 37 | April 11 | @ New Jersey | 19990411 NJN 93 78 | Larry Johnson (22) | Patrick Ewing (15) | Chris Childs (6) | Continental Airlines Arena20,049 | 20–17 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 38 | April 13 | Philadelphia | 19990413 NYK 91 72 | Kurt Thomas (18) | Chris Dudley (7) | Charlie Ward (5) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 21–17 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 39 | April 14 | @ Washington | 19990414 WAS 89 95 1 | Marcus Camby (18) | Marcus Camby (13) | Chris Childs (10) | MCI Center17,428 | 21–18 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 40 | April 16 | @ Detroit | 19990416 DET 71 80 | Allan Houston (23) | Kurt Thomas (11) | Charlie Ward (6) | The Palace of Auburn Hills22,076 | 21–19 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 41 | April 17 | Toronto | 19990417 NYK 90 93 | Latrell Sprewell (22) | Patrick Ewing (9) | Charlie Ward (6) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 21–20 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 42 | April 19 | @ Philadelphia | 19990419 PHI 67 72 | Latrell Sprewell (16) | Patrick Ewing (9) | Larry Johnson (5) | First Union Center18,049 | 21–21 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 43 | April 23 | Charlotte | 19990423 NYK 110 105 | Allan Houston (30) | Marcus Camby (11) | Latrell Sprewell (8) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 22–21 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 44 | April 25 | @ Miami | 19990425 MIA 82 80 | Larry Johnson (23) | Kurt Thomas (10) | Ward, Childs (6) | Miami Arena15,200 | 23–21 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 45 | April 26 | @ Charlotte | 19990426 CHH 91 84 | Latrell Sprewell (21) | Chris Dudley (12) | Chris Childs (6) | Charlotte Coliseum19,782 | 24–21 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 46 | April 28 | @ Atlanta | 19990428 ATL 73 76 | Latrell Sprewell (29) | Kurt Thomas (11) | Chris Childs (5) | Georgia Dome13,474 | 24–22 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 47 | April 29 | Philadelphia | 19990429 NYK 85 70 | Latrell Sprewell (30) | Larry Johnson (10) | Charlie Ward (6) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 25–22 New York Knicks May #FF7518 #FFFFFF 2 0 0 1 |-style="background:#fcc;" | 48 | May 2 | @ Indiana | 19990502 IND 71 94 | Patrick Ewing (15) | Patrick Ewing (8) | Charlie Ward (4) | Market Square Arena16,730 | 25–23 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 49 | May 3 | Boston | 19990503 NYK 95 88 | Patrick Ewing (27) | Patrick Ewing (19) | Charlie Ward (10) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 26–23 |-style="background:#cfc;" | 50 | May 5 | Miami | 19990505 NYK 101 88 | Marcus Camby (22) | Chris Dudley (11) | Rick Brunson (12) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 27–23 NYK 1999 Playoffs New York Knicks 1999 yes #003593 #ffffff New York Knicks First Round yes yes no #FF4F01 #FFFFFF 1 1 2 1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | May 8 | @ Miami | 19990508 MIA 95 75 | Houston, Sprewell (22) | Patrick Ewing (15) | Charlie Ward (6) | Miami Arena15,036 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | May 10 | @ Miami | 19990510 MIA 73 83 | Patrick Ewing (16) | Patrick Ewing (15) | Charlie Ward (5) | Miami Arena15,200 | 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | May 12 | Miami | 19990512 NYK 97 73 | Latrell Sprewell (20) | Marcus Camby (9) | Charlie Ward (4) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | May 14 | Miami | 19990514 NYK 72 87 | Houston, Ward (12) | Larry Johnson (12) | Charlie Ward (4) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 5 | May 16 | @ Miami | 19990516 MIA 78 77 | Patrick Ewing (22) | Patrick Ewing (11) | three players tied (3) | Miami Arena14,985 | 3–2 |- New York Knicks Conference semifinals yes no #FF4F01 #FFFFFF 2 0 2 0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | May 18 | @ Atlanta | 19990518 ATL 100 92 | Allan Houston (34) | Chris Dudley (9) | Charlie Ward (7) | Georgia Dome18,513 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | May 20 | @ Atlanta | 19990520 ATL 77 70 | Latrell Sprewell (31) | Marcus Camby (13) | Chris Childs (5) | Georgia Dome22,558 | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | May 23 | Atlanta | 19990523 NYK 90 78 | Houston, Sprewell (17) | Chris Dudley (12) | Chris Childs (6) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 3–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 4 | May 24 | Atlanta | 19990524 NYK 79 66 | Allan Houston (19) | Patrick Ewing (9) | Charlie Ward (6) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 4–0 |- New York Knicks Conference finals yes no #FF4F01 #FFFFFF 2 1 2 1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | May 30 | @ Indiana | 19990530 IND 93 90 | Allan Houston (19) | Patrick Ewing (10) | Childs, Ward (5) | Market Square Arena16,575 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | June 1 | @ Indiana | 19990601 IND 86 88 | Larry Johnson (22) | Marcus Camby (13) | three players tied (3) | Market Square Arena16,586 | 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | June 5 | Indiana | 19990605 NYK 92 91 | Larry Johnson (26) | Marcus Camby (11) | Chris Childs (10) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | June 7 | Indiana | 19990607 NYK 78 90 | Marcus Camby (18) | Marcus Camby (14) | Chris Childs (8) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 5 | June 9 | @ Indiana | 19990609 IND 101 94 | Latrell Sprewell (29) | Marcus Camby (13) | Chris Childs (7) | Market Square Arena16,541 | 3–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 6 | June 11 | Indiana | 19990611 NYK 90 82 | Allan Houston (32) | Marcus Camby (9) | Chris Childs (4) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 4–2 |- New York Knicks NBA Finals yes no #FF4F01 #FFFFFF 1 2 0 2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | June 16 | @ San Antonio | 19990616 SAS 77 89 | Houston, Sprewell (19) | Kurt Thomas (16) | three players tied (3) | Alamodome39,514 | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | June 18 | @ San Antonio | 19990618 SAS 67 80 | Latrell Sprewell (26) | Marcus Camby (11) | Charlie Ward (3) | Alamodome39,554 | 0–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | June 21 | San Antonio | 19990621 NYK 89 81 | Allan Houston (34) | Kurt Thomas (10) | Latrell Sprewell (5) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 1–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | June 23 | San Antonio | 19990623 NYK 89 96 | Latrell Sprewell (26) | Marcus Camby (13) | Charlie Ward (8) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 1–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 5 | June 25 | San Antonio | 19990625 NYK 77 78 | Latrell Sprewell (35) | Latrell Sprewell (10) | Allan Houston (5) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 1–4 |- NYK 1999 yes Player statistics Season PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG Brunson, Rick Rick Brunson 17 0 5.6 .286 .000 .278 0.6 1.1 0.5 . 1.0 Camby, Marcus Marcus Camby 46 0 20.5 .521 . .553 5.5 0.3 0.6 1.6 7.2 Childs, Chris Chris Childs 48 0 27.0 .427 .383 .821 2.8 4.0 0.9 . 6.8 Davis, Ben Ben Davis 8 0 2.6 .412 . .500 1.4 0.4 . . 2.2 Dudley, Chris Chris Dudley 46 16 14.9 .440 . .475 4.2 0.2 0.3 0.8 2.5 Ewing, Patrick Patrick Ewing 38 38 34.2 .435 .000 .706 9.9 1.1 0.8 2.6 17.3 Houston, Allan Allan Houston 50 50 36.3 .418 .407 .862 3.0 2.7 0.7 0.2 16.3 Johnson, Larry Larry Johnson 49 48 33.4 .459 .359 .817 5.8 2.4 0.7 0.2 12.0 Scott, Dennis Dennis Scott 15 0 13.7 .304 .276 .250 1.3 0.5 0.2 0.1 2.9 Sprewell, Latrell Latrell Sprewell 37 4 33.3 .415 .273 .812 4.2 2.5 1.2 0.1 16.4 Thomas, Kurt Kurt Thomas 50 44 23.6 .462 .000 .611 5.7 1.1 0.9 0.3 8.1 Ward, Charlie Charlie Ward 50 50 31.1 .404 .356 .705 3.4 5.4 2.1 0.2 7.6 Williams, Herb Herb Williams 6 0 5.7 .500 . 1.000 1.0 . . 0.3 1.7 Wingate, David David Wingate 20 0 4.6 .438 . . 0.4 0.3 0.2 . 0.7 Playoffs PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG Brunson, Rick Rick Brunson 9 0 2.0 .400 . 1.000 0.1 0.2 . .0.7 Camby, Marcus Marcus Camby 20 3 25.5 .566 .000 .616 7.7 0.3 1.2 1.910.4 Childs, Chris Chris Childs 20 0 24.7 .355 .321 .731 2.4 3.7 0.7 0.14.7 Dudley, Chris Chris Dudley 18 6 16.3 .421 . .393 4.6 0.3 0.5 0.42.4 Ewing, Patrick Patrick Ewing 11 11 31.5 .430 . .778 8.7 0.5 0.6 0.713.1 Houston, Allan Allan Houston 20 20 39.2 .443 .250 .883 2.7 2.6 0.4 0.118.5 Johnson, Larry Larry Johnson 20 20 34.2 .426 .293 .674 4.9 1.6 1.1 0.111.5 Sprewell, Latrell Latrell Sprewell 20 8 37.2 .419 .160 .850 4.8 2.2 1.0 0.320.4 Thomas, Kurt Kurt Thomas 20 12 21.0 .381 . .696 5.5 0.4 0.8 0.65.3 Ward, Charlie Charlie Ward 20 20 24.7 .366 .321 .750 2.3 3.8 1.8 0.24.6 Williams, Herb Herb Williams 8 0 2.0 .200 . . 0.4 . . .0.3 Player statistics citation: See also 1998–99 NBA season 1999 NBA Finals 1999 NBA Playoffs References Knicks on Database Basketball Knicks on Basketball Reference External links The buzzer-beating climax of the '90s Knicks-Heat rivalry needs a deep rewind SB Nation October 23, 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUzIRKL23X0&index=20&list=PLUXSZMIiUfFT6WwhB2Sk2gqz7agE9FlLg YouTube Category:New York Knicks seasons Category:Eastern Conference (NBA) championship seasons New York Knicks New York Knicks New York Knicks Category:1990s in Manhattan