1992–93 New York Knicks season

Season of National Basketball Association team the New York Knicks March 2026 August 2023 Yes New York Knicks 1993 60 22 Atlantic 1 1 Pat Riley Ernie Grunfeld Paramount Communications, Inc. Madison Square Garden Eastern Conference finals(lost to Bulls 2–4) NYK MSG Network WFAN The 1992–93 New York Knicks season was the 47th season for the team in the National Basketball Association.New York Knicks Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/NYK/ January 7, 2019 Season summary Off-season During the off-season, the Knicks acquired Charles D. Smith, Doc Rivers and Bo Kimble from the Los Angeles Clippers, Knicks, Magic, Clippers Complete Trade United Press International September 22, 1992 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/09/22/Knicks-Magic-Clippers-complete-trade/2397717134400/ November 18, 2022Brown Clifton Basketball: Knicks Get Trade, Thanks to Roberts The New York Times September 23, 1992 https://www.nytimes.com/1992/09/23/sports/basketball-knicks-get-trade-thanks-to-roberts.html?pagewanted=all November 2, 2015 Howard-Cooper Scott Big Man, Big Deal; Roberts a Clipper: Pro Basketball: But They Have to Give Up a Lot to Acquire the Heavyweight Center, and Mark Jackson in Three-Team Deal with New York and Orlando Los Angeles Times September 23, 1992 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-09-23-sp-1257-story.html July 26, 2022 acquired All-Star guard Rolando Blackman from the Dallas Mavericks, Mavericks Trade Rolando Blackman to New York United Press International June 24, 1992 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/06/24/Mavericks-trade-Rolando-Blackman-to-New-York/9909709358400/ November 10, 2022 Brown Clifton Basketball: Knicks Get Shooting Lift in Deal for Blackman The New York Times June 25, 1992 https://www.nytimes.com/1992/06/25/sports/basketball-knicks-get-shooting-lift-in-deal-for-blackman.html December 31, 2021 Araton Harvey Basketball: Draft Sticks to Program Until the 5th Pick, That Is The New York Times June 25, 1992 https://www.nytimes.com/1992/06/25/sports/basketball-draft-sticks-to-program-until-the-5th-pick-that-is.html April 23, 2023 and Tony Campbell from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Campbell Traded to Knicks United Press International September 14, 1992 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/09/14/Campbell-traded-to-Knicks/6386716443200/ December 25, 2022 Harvin Al Basketball: Knicks Fill in the Missing X by Getting Wolves' Campbell The New York Times September 15, 1992 https://www.nytimes.com/1992/09/15/sports/basketball-knicks-fill-in-the-missing-x-by-getting-wolves-campbell.html December 31, 2021 Staff and Wire Reports Timberwolves Trade Campbell to Knicks Los Angeles Times September 15, 1992 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-09-15-sp-711-story.html November 10, 2022 and later signed free agent Herb Williams in November. Knicks Sign Williams United Press International November 15, 1992 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/11/15/Knicks-sign-Williams/4344721803600/ June 20, 2023 Frey Jennifer Basketball: The Can't-Miss Knicks? Not Exactly The New York Times November 16, 1992 https://www.nytimes.com/1992/11/16/sports/basketball-the-can-t-miss-knicks-not-exactly.html November 10, 2022 The team also selected shooting guard Hubert Davis from the University of North Carolina with the 20th overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft. Brown Clifton Basketball: So Far, No. 1 Pick Doesn't Disappoint The New York Times July 19, 1992 https://www.nytimes.com/1992/07/19/sports/basketball-so-far-no-1-pick-doesn-t-disappoint.html April 23, 2023 1992 NBA Draft Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1992.html April 23, 2023 For the season, the Knicks redesigned their primary logo; the team added a silver triangle with a blue outline, behind a redesigned text of the team name "Knicks" in orange letters with blue and black shadows, and an orange basketball with blue seams. New York Knicks Primary Logo Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/5cewvhuzbe6t8rqc1q3dmevoh/New_York_Knicks/1993/Primary_Logo July 31, 2021Zwerling Jared Knicks logo visionary reflects, 20 years later ESPN September 12, 2012 https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/24451/knicks-logo-architect-reflects-20-years-later?form=MY01SV&OCID=MY01SV July 28, 2021 The team also slightly updated their home and road uniforms, replacing the previous Knicks logo with the newer logo on the right leg of their shorts. New York Knicks Home Uniform Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/yhi0yudffbyc8r8tlf7lxvenc/New_York_Knicks/1993/Home_Uniform July 31, 2021 New York Knicks Road Uniform Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/lkah2vyvfrjijsyeg044fmgkk/New_York_Knicks/1993/Road_Uniform July 31, 2021 The Knicks' new primary logo would remain in use until 1995, where they would add the city name "New York" in blue letters above their logo; New York Knicks Primary Logo Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/qq6jhhi515f6i5d38errfwyr1/New_York_Knicks/1996/Primary_Logo July 31, 2021 the updated uniforms would last until 1997. Regular season With the addition of Smith, Rivers, Blackman and Davis, the Knicks got off to a 4–4 start to the regular season, but then won 12 of their next 15 games. The team posted a seven-game winning streak in February, and held a 34–16 record at the All-Star break. Scoreboard  Times-News  February 22, 1993  2B  https://books.google.com/books?id=55VPAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA8&dq=NBA+Standings+All-Star+East+West+1993&article_id=5693,5574032&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwio05CdjNWTAxWiVTABHYxKFB8Q6AF6BAgJEAM#v=onepage&q=NBA%20Standings%20All-Star%20East%20West%201993&f=false April 4, 2026 The Knicks finished the season by winning 24 of their final 28 games, including a nine-game winning streak in March and five straight victories to end the season. 1992–93 New York Knicks Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/NYK/1993_games.html July 28, 2016 The Knicks won the Atlantic Division title with a 60–22 record, which earned them the first seed in the Eastern Conference, and qualified for the NBA playoffs for the sixth consecutive year; 1992–93 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1993.html December 14, 2024 the team also posted a successful 37–4 home record at Madison Square Garden during the regular season. Head coach Pat Riley was named the NBA Coach of the Year for the second time, Brown Clifton Pro Basketball: Coach of the Year? Riley. His Goal? Team of the Year The New York Times May 18, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/18/sports/pro-basketball-coach-of-the-year-riley-his-goal-team-of-the-year.html November 10, 2022 Associated Press Riley Wins Coach-of-the-Year Award by Mixing and Matching with Knicks Los Angeles Times May 18, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-05-18-sp-36663-story.html December 25, 2022NBA & ABA Coach of the Year Award Winners Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/coy.html February 11, 2017 while Patrick Ewing averaged 24.2 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game, 1992–93 New York Knicks Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/NYK/1993.html June 15, 2021 and was named to the All-NBA Second Team. In addition, John Starks became the team's starting shooting guard, averaging 17.5 points and 5.1 assists per game, and leading the Knicks with 108 three-point field goals, as he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team, and Smith, who switched from the power forward position to small forward under Riley's request, Brown Clifton Basketball: Changes Leave Riley Content, But Cautious The New York Times September 24, 1992 https://www.nytimes.com/1992/09/24/sports/basketball-changes-leave-riley-content-but-cautious.html November 4, 2024 Brown Clifton Basketball: Knicks' Smith Learning That Less Can Mean More The New York Times April 16, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/04/16/sports/basketball-knicks-smith-learning-that-less-can-mean-more.html November 4, 2024 provided the team with 12.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, sixth man Anthony Mason averaged 10.3 points and 7.9 rebounds per game off the bench, while Blackman contributed 9.7 points per game, and Rivers provided the team with 7.8 points, 5.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Campbell contributed 7.7 points per game, Charles Oakley averaged 6.9 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, and second-year guard Greg Anthony provided the Knicks with 6.6 points, 5.7 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. During the NBA All-Star weekend at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, Ewing was selected for the 1993 NBA All-Star Game, as a member of the Eastern Conference All-Star team, while Riley was selected to coach the Eastern Conference. Associated Press Manning Gets All-Star Berth: Pro Basketball: He Is Selected for the First Time; The Lakers and Celtics Are Shut Out for the First Time Since Game Began Los Angeles Times February 10, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-02-10-sp-1361-story.html April 20, 2023 NBA.com Staff 1993 NBA All-Star Recap NBA.com September 13, 2021 https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-1993 May 17, 2023 1993 NBA All-Star Game: West 135, East 132 (OT) Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1993.html November 28, 2021 Ewing also finished in fourth place in Most Valuable Player voting, Sheinin Dave Barkley Named NBA's MVP The Washington Post May 26, 1993 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1993/05/26/barkley-named-nbas-mvp/28dafb9e-e2be-4dc9-b39a-9a251acbed29/ April 8, 2023 1992–93 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_1993.html January 3, 2022 while Starks finished in fourth place in Most Improved Player voting, Sports People: Basketball: Nugget Wins Improved Player Award The New York Times May 13, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/13/sports/sports-people-basketball-nugget-wins-improved-player-award.html September 25, 2022 and Mason finished tied in second place in Sixth Man of the Year voting, behind Clifford Robinson of the Portland Trail Blazers; Sports People: Pro Basketball: First Among the Sixth The New York Times May 14, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/14/sports/sports-people-pro-basketball-first-among-the-sixth.html September 25, 2022 Ewing, Starks and Oakley all finished tied in fifth place in Defensive Player of the Year voting. The Knicks finished fourth in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 804,840 at Madison Square Garden during the regular season. NBA playoffs In the Eastern Conference First Round of the 1993 NBA playoffs, the Knicks faced off against the 8th–seeded Indiana Pacers, a team that featured Reggie Miller, All-Star forward Detlef Schrempf, and Rik Smits. 1992–93 Indiana Pacers Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/IND/1993.html January 17, 2026 The Knicks won their first two home games at Madison Square Garden, 1993 NBA Eastern Conference First Round Game 1: Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Box Score, April 30, 1993 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199304300NYK.html January 23, 2026 1993 NBA Eastern Conference First Round Game 2: Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Box Score, May 2, 1993 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199305020NYK.html January 17, 2026 before losing Game 3 to the Pacers on the road, 116–93 at Market Square Arena; 1993 NBA Eastern Conference First Round Game 3: New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers Box Score, May 4, 1993 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199305040IND.html January 23, 2026 the Knicks won Game 4 over the Pacers on the road in overtime, 109–100, to win the series in four games, and advance to the Eastern Conference Semi-finals. Brown Clifton Pro Basketball: Knicks Win with the 3 R's: Rivers, Rivers, Rivers The New York Times May 7, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/07/sports/pro-basketball-knicks-win-with-the-3-r-s-rivers-rivers-rivers.html July 26, 2021 Associated Press NBA Roundup: Rivers' Shooting Ousts Pacers Los Angeles Times May 7, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-05-07-sp-32255-story.html December 4, 2022 1993 NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Pacers vs. Knicks Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1993-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-pacers-vs-knicks.html February 7, 2023 In the Semi-finals, the team then faced off against the 5th–seeded Charlotte Hornets, who were led by the trio of All-Star forward Larry Johnson, rookie center Alonzo Mourning, and Muggsy Bogues. 1992–93 Charlotte Hornets Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHH/1993.html January 17, 2026 The Knicks took a 2–0 series lead before losing Game 3 to the Hornets on the road in double-overtime, 110–106 at the Charlotte Coliseum. 1993 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 3: New York Knicks at Charlotte Hornets Box Score, May 14, 1993 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199305140CHH.html January 23, 2026 After winning Game 4 on the road, 94–92, 1993 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 4: New York Knicks at Charlotte Hornets Box Score, May 16, 1993 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199305160CHH.html January 23, 2026 the Knicks returned to Madison Square Garden to defeat the Hornets in Game 5, 105–101, to win the series in five games, and gain a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals. Brown Clifton Pro Basketball: Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte; It's Knicks vs. Bulls The New York Times May 19, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/19/sports/pro-basketball-hush-hush-sweet-charlotte-it-s-knicks-vs-bulls.html July 26, 2021 Aldridge David Knicks Outlast Hornets, Earn Date with Bulls The Washington Post May 19, 1993 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1993/05/19/knicks-outlast-hornets-earn-date-with-bulls/6bf76d3c-903d-41da-992c-7bacd3de46d5/ July 23, 2022 1993 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals: Hornets vs. Knicks Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1993-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-hornets-vs-knicks.html February 7, 2023 In the Conference Finals, the Knicks faced off against the 2nd–seeded, and 2-time defending NBA champion Chicago Bulls, who won the Central Division title, and were led by the trio of All-Star guard Michael Jordan, All-Star forward Scottie Pippen, and Horace Grant; 1992–93 Chicago Bulls Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHI/1993.html January 17, 2026 the Bulls had eliminated the Knicks from the NBA playoffs in three of the previous four years.1993 NBA Eastern Conference Finals: Bulls vs. Knicks Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1993-nba-eastern-conference-finals-bulls-vs-knicks.html November 1, 2021Brown Clifton Pro Basketball: Knicks Have a Score to Settle with Chicago The New York Times May 8, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/05/08/sports/pro-basketball-knicks-have-a-score-to-settle-with-chicago.html June 13, 2011 With home-court advantage in the series, the Knicks took a 2–0 series lead, Brown Clifton Pro Basketball: Knicks Head to Second City with Second Victory The New York Times May 26, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/26/sports/pro-basketball-knicks-head-to-second-city-with-second-victory.html December 31, 2021 Heisler Mark Bulls Bullied, Leave New York in Sorry State: NBA East: They Are Manhandled by the Knicks in 96–91 Loss, and Return Home Trailing in Series, 2–0 Los Angeles Times May 26, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-05-26-sp-39755-story.html February 20, 2023 Lupica Mike Jackson's Reaction to Knicks' Defense a Crying Shame Chicago Tribune May 26, 1993 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1993-05-26-9305260069-story.html July 23, 2022 but then lost the next two road games to the Bulls at Chicago Stadium. 1993 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 3: New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls Box Score, May 29, 1993 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199305290CHI.html January 23, 2026 1993 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 4: New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls Box Score, May 31, 1993 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199305310CHI.html January 23, 2026 The Knicks returned to Madison Square Garden for Game 5, in which they lost to the Bulls, 97–94, 1993 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 5: Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks Box Score, June 2, 1993 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199306020NYK.html January 23, 2026 then lost Game 6 on the road, 96–88, thus losing the series in six games to end their season. Brown Clifton Pro Basketball: Bulls Snatch 4th Straight to Earn Shot at 3d Title The New York Times June 5, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/06/05/sports/pro-basketball-bulls-snatch-4th-straight-to-earn-shot-at-3d-title.html July 26, 2021 Heisler Mark Pippen Powers Bulls to Finals: Game 6: He Scores Seven Points During the Fourth Quarter, While Jordan Goes Cold During 96–88 Victory Over the Knicks Los Angeles Times June 5, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-06-05-sp-43450-story.html November 18, 2022 1993 NBA Eastern Conference Finals: Bulls vs. Knicks Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1993-nba-eastern-conference-finals-bulls-vs-knicks.html February 7, 2023 The Bulls would go on to defeat the Phoenix Suns in six games in the 1993 NBA Finals, winning their third consecutive NBA championship. Araton Harvey On Pro Basketball: A Basket Gives Bulls Some Poetic Justice The New York Times June 21, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/06/21/sports/on-pro-basketball-a-basket-gives-bulls-some-poetic-justice.html?mcubz=0 September 25, 2022 Associated Press Paxson 3-Pointer Finishes Off Suns: Game 6: Shot Gives Bulls a One-Point Lead, and Then Grant Blocks Johnson's Shot to Seal Third Consecutive Title, 99–98 Los Angeles Times June 21, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-06-21-sp-5373-story.html September 25, 2022 1993 NBA Finals: Bulls vs. Suns Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1993-nba-finals-bulls-vs-suns.html February 7, 2023 Notable incidents One notable incident of the regular season occurred on March 23, 1993, during a road game against the Suns at the America West Arena. A brawl occurred when Suns guard Kevin Johnson ran into Rivers at the end of the first half; Rivers chased Johnson in retaliation, and Anthony, who was dressed in street clothes because of a sprained ankle, came off the Knicks' bench and punched Johnson. Brown Clifton Pro Basketball: Six Players Ejected in Knicks-Suns Wild West Slugfest The New York Times March 24, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/03/24/sports/pro-basketball-six-players-ejected-in-knicks-suns-wild-west-slugfest.html April 5, 2023 Associated Press Suns, Knicks in Big Brawl; Six Ejected Los Angeles Times March 24, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-03-24-sp-14523-story.html April 5, 2023 Associated Press Suns Unload on Anthony After Brawl with Knicks Deseret News March 24, 1993 https://www.deseret.com/1993/3/24/19038761/suns-unload-on-anthony-after-brawl-with-knicks/ July 31, 2025 Anthony was fined $20,500 and suspended for five games, while Johnson was fined $15,000 and suspended for two games, and Rivers was fined $10,000 and suspended for two games. Anderson Dave Sports of the Times: The Knicks' Real Loss: Poise The New York Times March 25, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/03/25/sports/sports-of-the-times-the-knicks-real-loss-poise.html July 31, 2025 Heisler Mark Brawl Costs Knicks, Suns $294,173.97 Los Angeles Times March 25, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-03-25-sp-14954-story.html April 5, 2023 Aldridge David Brawling Knicks, Suns Fined Record $290,000 The Washington Post March 25, 1993 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1993/03/25/brawling-knicks-suns-fined-record-290000/a5f758a7-98f3-4221-a2ac-1562f7a0240f/ May 29, 2023 The Knicks lost to the Suns by a score of 121–92. New York Knicks at Phoenix Suns Box Score, March 23, 1993 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199303230PHO.html December 1, 2025 Aftermath Following the season, Kimble was released to free agency, and left to play overseas in France; Kimble had previously been selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the eighth overall pick in the 1990 NBA draft, after a successful college career at Loyola Marymount, where he averaged 35.3 points per game during the 1989–90 season. However, he failed to live up to expectations after three seasons in the NBA. Sports People: Basketball: Knicks Cut Kimble The New York Times September 10, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/09/10/sports/sports-people-basketball-knicks-cut-kimble.html January 6, 2023 Staff and Wire Reports Knicks Cut Bo Kimble After Only One Season Los Angeles Times September 10, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-09-10-sp-33446-story.html June 15, 2021 Staff and Wire Reports Bo Kimble Will Play in France Los Angeles Times September 19, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-09-19-sp-36875-story.html June 21, 2023 NBA draft 1992 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality School/Club team 1 20 Hubert Davis SG North Carolina Roster New York Knicks 1992–93 #062A78 #FFFFFF #FF6E1A #000000 42 Eric Anderson basketball, born 1970 PF 6 9 220 1970–05–26 Indiana 50 Greg Anthony PG 6 0 176 1967–11–15 UNLV 20 Rolando Blackman SG 6 6 190 1959–02–26 Kansas State 9 Tony Campbell SF 6 7 215 1962–05–07 Ohio State 44 Hubert Davis SG 6 5 183 1970–05–17 North Carolina 33 Patrick Ewing C 7 0 240 1962–08–05 Georgetown 16 Bo Kimble SG 6 4 190 1966–04–09 Loyola Marymount 14 Anthony Mason basketball SF 6 7 250 1966–12–14 Tennessee State 40 Tim McCormick C 6 11 240 1962–03–10 Michigan yes IN 34 Charles Oakley PF 6 8 225 1963–12–18 Virginia Union 25 Doc Rivers PG 6 4 185 1961–10–13 Marquette 54 Charles D. Smith PF 6 10 230 1965–07–16 Pittsburgh 3 John Starks SG 6 3 180 1965–08–10 Oklahoma State 32 Herb Williams C 6 10 242 1958–02–16 Ohio State Pat Riley Dick Harter Jeff Nix Bob Salmi Jeff Van Gundy https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/NYK/1993.html November 15, 1992 Roster notes Center Tim McCormick was on the injured reserve list due to surgery on his right knee, and missed the entire regular season. Brown Clifton Basketball: Surgery Sidelines Knick Backup The New York Times August 11, 1992 https://www.nytimes.com/1992/08/11/sports/basketball-surgery-sidelines-knick-backup.html June 21, 2023 Basketball: Reed Wants Schintzius to Remain a Net The New York Times October 1, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/10/01/sports/basketball-reed-wants-schintzius-to-remain-a-net.html April 8, 2025 Regular season Season standings NYK y – clinched division title x – clinched playoff spot NYK z – clinched division title y – clinched division title x – clinched playoff spot Game log Regular season New York Knicks 1993 #0000FF #FF8C00 Total: 60–22 (Home: 37–4; Road: 23–18) New York Knicks November yes #FF8C00 #0000FF 6 0 2 5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | November 6, 1992 | @ Atlanta | W 106–94 | | | | The Omni | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | November 7, 1992 | Philadelphia | W 89–85 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | November 10, 1992 | New Jersey | W 99–96 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 3–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | November 13, 1992 | @ Washington | L 104–106 | | | | Capital Centre | 3–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 5 | November 14, 1992 | Boston | W 85–80 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 4–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 6 | November 16, 1992 | @ Portland | L 94–109 | | | | Memorial Coliseum | 4–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 7 | November 17, 1992 | @ Seattle | L 90–100 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 4–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 8 | November 19, 1992 | @ L.A. Clippers | L 91–101 | | | | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena | 4–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 9 | November 21, 1992 | Orlando | W 92–77 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 5–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 10 | November 24, 1992 | Washington | W 98–88 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 6–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 11 | November 25, 1992 | @ Minnesota | W 99–78 | | | | Target Center | 7–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 12 | November 28, 19921:00p.m. EST | Chicago | W 112–75 | Ewing (26) | Oakley (16) | Rivers (7) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 8–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 13 | November 29, 1992 | @ Detroit | L 76–92 | | | | The Palace of Auburn Hills | 8–5 New York Knicks December #FF8C00 #0000FF 7 1 3 3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 14 | December 1, 1992 | Portland | W 101–85 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 9–5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 15 | December 3, 1992 | @ Cleveland | L 90–100 | | | | Richfield Coliseum | 9–6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 16 | December 5, 1992 | Milwaukee | W 111–98 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 10–6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 17 | December 8, 1992 | Seattle | W 100–88 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 11–6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 18 | December 10, 1992 | Charlotte | L 103–110 (OT) | | | | Madison Square Garden | 11–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 19 | December 12, 1992 | Detroit | W 95–88 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 12–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 20 | December 14, 1992 | Denver | W 106–89 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 13–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 21 | December 15, 1992 | @ New Jersey | W 108–94 | | | | Brendan Byrne Arena | 14–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 22 | December 18, 1992 | @ Boston | W 113–87 | | | | Boston Garden | 15–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 23 | December 19, 1992 | Miami | W 91–87 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 16–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 24 | December 25, 19929:00p.m. EST | @ Chicago | L 77–89 | Blackman,Starks (17) | Ewing,Mason (15) | Anthony (6) | Chicago Stadium18,676 | 16–8 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 25 | December 26, 1992 | @ Milwaukee | L 100–102 (OT) | | | | Bradley Center | 16–9 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 26 | December 29, 1992 | Indiana | W 97–91 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 17–9 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 27 | December 30, 1992 | @ Indiana | W 94–90 | | | | Market Square Arena | 18–9 New York Knicks January #FF8C00 #0000FF 4 3 3 4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 28 | January 2, 1993 | L.A. Clippers | L 97–98 (OT) | | | | Madison Square Garden | 18–10 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 29 | January 5, 1993 | Cleveland | W 95–91 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 19–10 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 30 | January 8, 1993 | @ Orlando | L 94–95 | | | | Orlando Arena | 19–11 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 31 | January 10, 1993 | Boston | L 97–100 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 19–12 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 32 | January 12, 1993 | @ Sacramento | W 104–93 | | | | ARCO Arena | 20–12 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 33 | January 13, 1993 | @ Denver | L 92–108 | | | | McNichols Sports Garden | 20–13 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 34 | January 15, 1993 | @ Dallas | W 107–93 | | | | Reunion Arena | 21–13 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 35 | January 16, 1993 | @ Houston | L 102–104 | | | | The Summit | 21–14 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 36 | January 18, 19931:00p.m. EST | Phoenix | W 106–103 | Ewing (35) | Ewing,Mason (11) | Rivers (9) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 22–14 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 37 | January 20, 1993 | Charlotte | W 114–91 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 23–14 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 38 | January 22, 1993 | @ Philadelphia | W 109–91 | | | | The Spectrum | 24–14 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 39 | January 26, 1993 | Philadelphia | W 98–90 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 25–14 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 40 | January 28, 1993 | Atlanta | L 105–110 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 25–15 New York Knicks February #FF8C00 #0000FF 6 0 5 3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 41 | February 2, 1993 | Washington | W 105–100 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 26–15 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 42 | February 4, 1993 | Golden State | W 105–101 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 27–15 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 43 | February 5, 1993 | @ Miami | W 104–82 | | | | Miami Arena | 28–15 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 44 | February 7, 1993 | Miami | W 104–82 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 29–15 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 45 | February 8, 1993 | @ Philadelphia | W 120–115 (OT) | | | | The Spectrum | 30–15 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 46 | February 11, 1993 | Houston | W 125–95 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 31–15 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 47 | February 12, 19938:00p.m. EST | @ Chicago | W 104–98 | Ewing (36) | Ewing (15) | Starks (7) | Chicago Stadium18,676 | 32–15 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 48 | February 14, 1993 | @ Orlando | L 100–102 (3OT) | | | | Orlando Arena | 32–16 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 49 | February 16, 1993 | Dallas | W 117–87 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 33–16 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 50 | February 17, 1993 | @ Charlotte | W 124–116 | | | | Charlotte Coliseum | 34–16 |- align="center" |colspan="9" bgcolor="#bbcaff"|All-Star Break |- style="background:#cfc;" |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 51 | February 23, 1993 | Minnesota | W 95–91 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 35–16 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 52 | February 24, 1993 | @ Milwaukee | W 91–90 | | | | Bradley Center | 36–16 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 53 | February 26, 1993 | @ Detroit | L 80–108 | | | | The Palace of Auburn Hills | 36–17 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 54 | February 28, 1993 | @ New Jersey | L 76–102 | | | | Brendan Byrne Arena | 36–18 New York Knicks March #FF8C00 #0000FF 7 0 4 2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 55 | March 2, 1993 | Atlanta | W 107–98 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 37–18 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 56 | March 4, 1993 | Utah | W 125–111 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 38–18 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 57 | March 8, 1993 | Orlando | W 109–107 (OT) | | | | Madison Square Garden | 39–18 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 58 | March 10, 1993 | L.A. Lakers | W 110–104 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 40–18 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 59 | March 12, 1993 | @ Washington | W 109–98 | | | | Capital Centre | 41–18 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 60 | March 14, 1993 | Indiana | W 121–90 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 42–18 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 61 | March 16, 1993 | Milwaukee | W 102–99 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 43–18 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 62 | March 18, 1993 | @ Cleveland | W 115–95 | | | | Richfield Coliseum | 44–18 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 63 | March 21, 1993 | San Antonio | W 115–96 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 45–18 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 64 | March 23, 19939:30p.m. EST | @ Phoenix | L 92–121 | Ewing (24) | Oakley (10) | Davis (6) | America West Arena19,023 | 45–19 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 65 | March 25, 1993 | @ Utah | L 87–104 | | | | Delta Center | 45–20 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 66 | March 26, 1993 | @ L.A. Lakers | W 105–95 | | | | Great Western Forum | 46–20 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 67 | March 28, 1993 | @ Golden State | W 94–84 | | | | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena | 47–20 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 68 | March 30, 1993 | Sacramento | W 109–87 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 48–20 New York Knicks April #FF8C00 #0000FF 6 0 6 2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 69 | April 1, 1993 | Cleveland | W 91–83 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 49–20 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 70 | April 2, 1993 | @ Miami | W 123–107 | | | | Miami Arena | 50–20 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 71 | April 4, 1993 | @ San Antonio | W 108–103 (OT) | | | | HemisFair Arena | 51–20 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 72 | April 6, 1993 | @ Atlanta | L 104–109 (OT) | | | | The Omni | 51–21 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 73 | April 8, 1993 | Boston | W 110–88 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 52–21 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 74 | April 11, 1993 | @ Boston | W 102–90 | | | | Boston Garden | 53–21 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 75 | April 13, 1993 | Washington | W 93–85 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 54–21 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 76 | April 14, 1993 | @ Charlotte | W 111–107 | | | | Charlotte Coliseum | 55–21 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 77 | April 16, 1993 | @ Indiana | L 94–100 | | | | Market Square Arena | 55–22 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 78 | April 17, 1993 | Detroit | W 95–85 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 56–22 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 79 | April 20, 1993 | @ Miami | W 109–97 | | | | Miami Arena | 57–22 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 80 | April 21, 1993 | New Jersey | W 105–74 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 58–22 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 81 | April 23, 1993 | @ Philadelphia | W 99–84 | | | | The Spectrum | 59–22 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 82 | April 25, 19931:00p.m. EDT | Chicago | W 89–84 | Ewing,Starks (22) | Ewing (12) | Rivers (7) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 60–22 NYK 1993 Playoffs New York Knicks 1993 yes #0000FF #FF8C00 New York Knicks First Round yes yes no #FF8C00 #0000FF 2 0 1 1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | April 30, 1993 | Indiana | W 107–104 | Patrick Ewing (25) | Ewing, Oakley (9) | Oakley, Starks (6) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | May 2, 1993 | Indiana | W 101–91 | John Starks (29) | Charles Oakley (12) | Doc Rivers (13) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | May 4, 1993 | @ Indiana | L 93–116 | Patrick Ewing (19) | Patrick Ewing (13) | Doc Rivers (7) | Market Square Arena11,380 | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 4 | May 6, 1993 | @ Indiana | W 109–100 (OT) | Patrick Ewing (28) | Ewing, Oakley (13) | Doc Rivers (11) | Market Square Arena13,059 | 3–1 |- New York Knicks Conference semifinals yes no #FF8C00 #0000FF 3 0 1 1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | May 9, 1993 | Charlotte | W 111–95 | Patrick Ewing (33) | Ewing, Oakley (10) | John Starks (12) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | May 12, 1993 | Charlotte | W 105–101 (OT) | Patrick Ewing (34) | Charles Oakley (16) | Doc Rivers (7) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | May 14, 1993 | @ Charlotte | L 106–110 (2OT) | Patrick Ewing (26) | Patrick Ewing (14) | John Starks (8) | Charlotte Coliseum23,698 | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 4 | May 16, 1993 | @ Charlotte | W 94–92 | Patrick Ewing (28) | Patrick Ewing (10) | Doc Rivers (8) | Charlotte Coliseum23,698 | 3–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 5 | May 18, 1993 | Charlotte | W 105–101 | Charles Oakley (21) | Charles Oakley (11) | John Starks (9) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 4–1 |- New York Knicks Eastern Conference Finals yes no #FF8C00 #0000FF 2 1 0 3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | May 23, 19933:30p.m. EDT | Chicago | W 98–90 | Ewing,Starks (25) | Ewing (17) | Rivers (5) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | May 25, 19938:00p.m. EDT | Chicago | W 96–91 | Ewing (26) | Oakley (16) | Starks (9) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | May 29, 19933:30p.m. EDT | @ Chicago | L 83–103 | Ewing (21) | Ewing (9) | Anthony,Ewing (5) | Chicago Stadium18,676 | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | May 31, 19933:30p.m. EDT | @ Chicago | L 95–105 | Ewing,Starks (24) | Oakley (12) | Starks (7) | Chicago Stadium18,676 | 2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 5 | June 2, 19939:00p.m. EDT | Chicago | L 94–97 | Ewing (33) | Ewing (9) | Starks (8) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 2–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 6 | June 4, 19939:00p.m. EDT | @ Chicago | L 88–96 | Ewing (26) | Ewing (13) | Rivers (8) | Chicago Stadium18,676 | 2–4 |- NYK 1993 yes Player statistics Regular season PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPGEric Anderson basketball, born 1970 16 0 2.8 .278 .846 .9 .2 .2 .1 1.3Greg Anthony 70 35 24.3 .415 .133 .673 2.4 5.7 1.6 .2 6.6Rolando Blackman 60 33 23.9 .443 .425 .789 1.7 2.6 .4 .2 9.7Tony Campbell 58 13 18.3 .490 .400 .678 2.7 1.1 .6 .1 7.7Hubert Davis 50 2 16.3 .438 .316 .796 1.1 1.7 .4 .1 5.4Patrick Ewing 81 81 37.1 .503 .143 .719 12.1 1.9 .9 2.0 24.2Bo Kimble 9 0 6.1 .424 .250 .375 1.2 .6 .1 .0 3.7Anthony Mason basketball 81 0 30.6 .502 .682 7.9 2.1 .5 .2 10.3Charles Oakley 82 82 27.2 .508 .000 .722 8.6 1.5 1.0 .2 6.9Doc Rivers 77 45 24.5 .437 .317 .821 2.5 5.3 1.6 .1 7.8Charles Smith basketball, born 1965 81 68 26.8 .469 .000 .782 5.3 1.8 .6 1.2 12.4John Starks 80 51 31.0 .428 .321 .795 2.6 5.1 1.1 .2 17.5Herb Williams 55 0 10.4 .411 .667 2.7 .3 .4 .5 2.9 Playoffs PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPGEric Anderson basketball, born 1970 2 0 3.0 .500 .5 .0 .0 .0 1.0Greg Anthony 15 0 16.0 .400 .214 .571 2.0 3.5 .9 .1 3.9Rolando Blackman 15 0 14.3 .344 .267 .833 1.1 1.1 .2 .1 4.2Tony Campbell 2 0 16.5 .400 .000 .750 2.0 1.0 .5 .0 7.0Hubert Davis 7 0 13.7 .560 .500 .667 .9 .7 .9 .0 4.4Patrick Ewing 15 15 40.3 .512 1.000 .638 10.9 2.4 1.1 2.1 25.5Anthony Mason basketball 15 0 34.0 .590 .632 7.3 2.7 .7 .4 12.5Charles Oakley 15 15 33.8 .481 .727 11.0 1.1 1.1 .1 11.1Doc Rivers 15 15 30.5 .453 .355 .767 2.6 5.7 1.9 .1 10.2Charles Smith basketball, born 1965 15 15 25.9 .471 .740 4.0 1.3 .6 .9 11.1John Starks 15 15 38.3 .440 .373 .717 3.5 6.4 1.0 .2 16.5Herb Williams 7 0 9.9 .357 1.000 2.0 .3 .1 .6 2.0 † Denotes player spent time with another team in the season. Stats reflect time with the Knicks only. Player statistics citation: Awards and records Pat Riley, NBA Coach of the Year Award Patrick Ewing, All-NBA Second Team John Starks, NBA All-Defensive Second Team References Category:New York Knicks seasons New York Knicks New York Knicks New York Knicks Category:1990s in Manhattan