1970-71 New York Knicks Roster
National Basketball Association (NBA)
Team Record: 52-30
Finishing 1st in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference
Postseason: 7-5 Lost conference finals
Conference Semifinals - Defeated Atlanta Hawks 4-1
Conference Finals - Lost to Baltimore Bullets 4-3
Coach: Red Holzman (52-30)
Location: New York, New York
Attendance: 763,487, Avg. 18,622 in 41 home dates
1970-71 New York Knicks StatisticsTeam Record: 52-30
Finishing 1st in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference
Postseason: 7-5 Lost conference finals
Conference Semifinals - Defeated Atlanta Hawks 4-1
Conference Finals - Lost to Baltimore Bullets 4-3
Coach: Red Holzman (52-30)
Location: New York, New York
Attendance: 763,487, Avg. 18,622 in 41 home dates
1970-71 New York Knicks Results
The New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association ended the 1970-71 season with a record of 52 wins and 30 losses, finishing first in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 7-5.
The Knicks relinquished 8,614 points, fewest in the league. New York racked up 9,026 points. Walt Frazier tossed in a team-leading 1,736 points for the team, and Willis Reed scored 18 or more per game, too. Willis Reed contributed 1,003 boards. Walt Frazier dished out 536 assists for the squad.
Red Holzman coached the team. The 1970-71 New York Knicks lost in the conference finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Barnett | G-F | October 2, 1936 | 6'4" | 190 | Tennessee State | Gary, IN USA |
| Bill Bradley | F-G | July 28, 1943 | 6'5" | 205 | Princeton | Crystal City, MO USA |
| Dave DeBusschere | F-G | October 16, 1940 | 6'6" | 220 | Detroit | Detroit, MI USA |
| Greg Fillmore | C | March 7, 1947 | 7'1" | 240 | Cheyney State | Philadelphia, PA USA |
| Walt Frazier | G | March 29, 1945 | 6'4" | 200 | Southern Illinois | Atlanta, GA USA |
| Phil Jackson | F-C | September 17, 1945 | 6'8" | 220 | North Dakota | Deer Lodge, MT USA |
| Eddie Mast | F-C | October 3, 1948 | 6'9" | 220 | Temple | Philadelphia, PA USA |
| Mike Price | G | September 11, 1948 | 6'3" | 200 | Illinois | Russellville, KY USA |
| Willis Reed | C-F | June 25, 1942 | 6'9" | 235 | Grambling | Hico, LA USA |
| Mike Riordan | G-F | July 9, 1945 | 6'4" | 200 | Providence | New York, NY USA |
| Cazzie Russell | F-G | June 7, 1944 | 6'5" | 210 | Michigan | Chicago, IL USA |
| Dave Stallworth | F-C | December 20, 1941 | 6'7" | 200 | Wichita State | Dallas, TX USA |
| Milt Williams | G | November 22, 1945 | 6'2" | 182 | Lincoln (MO) | Seattle, WA USA |
